A strategically located waterfront site in north Queensland.
This is a strategically located waterfront site which encompasses 1.05 hectares of near-level land in Bowen in north Queensland. The site features excellent utility and exposure, frontage to three constructed streets, direct access to all essential infrastructure services and an immediate nexus with the “downtown” precinct of the town of Bowen. The site also enjoys a contextual setting with the recently completed Foreshore Esplanade Precinct, the Town Jetty and the Catalina Memorial, all of which offer a high level of visual interest in the local seascape. It is flanked to the north and north east by some significant historic buildings. The four lots would readily accommodate some innovative urban design practice to link the existing Town Centre with the Foreshore Precinct, whilst providing superb opportunity for expansive sea views over the waters of Edgecumbe Bay and beyond to the northern Whitsunday Islands. The site has residential zoning status with a designation signifying a preference for a diverse range of medium density. The Whitsunday Regional Council is currently preparing a new Planning Scheme for the Region and has advised its intention, as part of the Planning Scheme preparation, to prepare a Local Area Plan for the Bowen Foreshore Esplanade Precinct, which would also include this site. The Local Area Plan could potentially provide greater development opportunities for the site with increased height and density options. The property is being sold by Peter Lawton of Lawto's Barefoot Real Estate, 0428 361051.