The Comiskey Group has today revealed plans to develop a $180 million Town Centre Precinct in North Lakes, aiming to redefine one of Queensland’s fastest growing areas with a pioneering new destination.
Spanning 1.72 hectares, the heart of the development – dubbed a “mini-James Street” in reference to Brisbane’s premier retail and dining precinct – will be a 130-room, five-star boutique hotel rising above a 2,500 sqm signature Comiskey Group hospitality venue.
Blending lifestyle, leisure and hospitality offerings, the precinct will also include premium restaurants, boutique fashion retailers, a gym and wellness facilities, and a large green public space, designed to create a walkable, welcoming space for the local community.
Comiskey Group director Rob Comiskey says the precinct will redefine what’s possible for the City of Moreton Bay.
“North Lakes is home to more than 24,000 residents within the booming City of Moreton Bay. Despite this growth, there has never been a central, world-class town centre that brings everything together – until now. This project will be the beating heart of North Lakes: a place to dine, shop, stay and be entertained.”
The project is set to generate more than 880 jobs across construction and operations in the first five years, and is projected to contribute around $538 million to the local economy. Beyond its economic benefits, the precinct is designed as a cultural destination to meet the growing needs of the region’s expanding population.
Mayor Peter Flannery said the project perfectly captures the council’s ambition to grow a strong visitor economy and deliver new opportunities for locals.
“We put the call out last August for an iconic proposal that would elevate City of Moreton Bay on the tourism map, and Comiskey Group’s vision ticks every box with world‑class design by Bureau Proberts, genuine community benefit, and serious economic horsepower for our city,” Flannery stated.
The Comiskey Group is well known for delivering transformative destinations across South East Queensland, including the Dakabin Hotel and Eatons Hill Hotel. As part of the 2025 Annual Industry Leaders Forum, Comiskey told Australian Hotelier that the group’s continued focus was large-scale renovations, having unveiled the first stage of the overhauled Imperial Hotel in Eumundi in September last year.
Just last month, Comiskey Group also revealed plans for a landmark $250 million accommodation expansion at the Sandstone Point Hotel and Holiday Resort, including the region’s first greenfield five-star hotel and a vibrant retail and entertainment precinct.
“My family are proud to invest in a project of this scale – one that will create jobs, energise the economy and, most importantly, give the North Lakes community a destination they can call their own. This is about more than buildings – it’s about creating vibrancy, culture and a sense of place that is truly world-class,” Comiskey added.
Detailed design and approvals for the landmark North Lakes Town Centre precinct are expected to progress this year, with award-winning architects Bureau Proberts appointed to bring the project to life. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026.
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