A six-storey residential building featuring 301 student accommodation rooms and a ground-floor café could soon be built in Petrie, pending development approval.
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The proposed site at 47 Old Dayboro Road spans 3,162 square meters and aims to support the growing demand for student housing near the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) Petrie Campus.
Key Details of the Proposal:
- Accommodation Types:
- 151 Standard Studios
- 4 Premium Studios
- 23 Two-Bedroom Clusters
- 25 Four-Bedroom Clusters
- Facilities:
- 301 bicycle parking spaces
- 106 car parking spaces
- A café integrated on the ground floor
The proposed development, designed by Plus Architecture, has been described by planners as an ideal addition to the area.
“The site is ideally suited to this type of development given its proximity to established centre uses, public transport facilities, and the University of Sunshine Coast Petrie Campus,” they stated.
“The proposed development aims to support the expansion of the UniSC campus under The Mill Moreton Bay PDA by increasing the supply of high-quality student accommodation,” planners explained.
They also emphasized the integration of the café, which they say will “encourage interaction among residents and the wider community.”
“Overall, the proposed development intends to strengthen neighbourhood connectivity and sustainability through its design,” they added.
The planners noted the development’s focus on active transport, stating: “With consideration to the site’s proximity to the UniSC campus and its strong connectivity to existing active transport networks, this development seeks to focus on the specific parking needs of its anticipated residents. This is aligned with the purpose and rationale of the proposed development, which seeks to provide student accommodation.”
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If approved, the building would represent a significant milestone in Petrie’s transformation under The Mill Moreton Bay Priority Development Area, supporting both the UniSC campus and the broader community.
Published 24-December-2024