Special Meeting - Thu, 2 Jul 2026 9:00 AM

Topics

• Council backs confidential Maroochydore City Centre deal terms
  Special meeting clears the way for final drafting of project agreements tied to the Maroochydore City Centre.
  This is a major inner-city redevelopment step that could shape land use, construction timing and commercial activity in Maroochydore.
• SOL project agreement approved in principle
  Council endorsed the key terms for a separate SOL development deal in a confidential special meeting.
  The decision advances another site-specific redevelopment with potential knock-on effects for land use and nearby economic activity.

Decisions

• Confidential session held for commercial negotiations
  Council closed the meeting to the public under the Local Government Regulation to consider confidential items about Maroochydore City Centre contractual negotiations and the SOL development agreement, then reopened the meeting afterwards.
  These decisions affected major development negotiations but were considered confidential, so the public could not see the full commercial detail at the time.
• Maroochydore City Centre project terms approved
  Council approved the key terms for final drafting of the Maroochydore City Centre Project Agreement, related schedules and annexures, the deed of rescission, and the unsold product agreement. Council also applied the land-disposal exception, subject to Treasurer approval, and asked the CEO to report back once the agreements are executed.
  This advances a major city centre project that may affect future development, land use, construction activity and local economic outcomes in Maroochydore.
• SOL development agreement terms approved
  Council approved the key terms for final drafting of the SOL Development Agreement, the partial deed of rescission and the unsold product agreement. Council also applied the land-disposal exception, subject to Treasurer approval, and requested notification when the agreements are completed.
  This moves forward a separate redevelopment project with potential effects on land use, construction staging and the local property market.

Discussion

• Commercial confidentiality over development negotiations
  The meeting spent time in closed session because the reports related to negotiations for commercial matters involving land and project agreements.
  Residents do not get full public detail on the deal terms now, but the decisions shape major projects in the city centre.
• Treasurer approval and final drafting required
  Both items note that land disposal arrangements are subject to Treasurer approval and that any material changes to the draft agreements must return to Council.
  The projects are approved in principle, but final legal and financial steps still need to be completed before they are fully locked in.
• CEO to advise Council once agreements are executed
  Council requested the Chief Executive Officer to update it once the project agreements are signed and to release specific information publicly when it will no longer harm commercial interests.
  The public should expect more information later once negotiations are finalised and disclosure is safe.

Impacts

• Major development projects in Maroochydore are moving closer to final agreement.
• Land disposal decisions were approved in principle, which can influence future development and property use.
• Construction, staging and commercial activity in the affected project areas may change as agreements are completed.
• More detailed public information is likely to be released later, once commercial sensitivities pass.

Places

• Maroochydore City Centre Priority Development Area (project area)
  Affected by the approved project agreement and contractual negotiations.
• Maroochydore City Centre (locality)
  Site of the confidential development agreement update and related land disposal arrangements.
• SOL (project)
  Subject of the separate confidential development agreement approved in principle.
• Sunshine Coast City Hall Chamber (council venue)
  Location of the special meeting.

Next

• Finalise drafting of the Maroochydore City Centre agreements and annexures
  After the special meeting, before execution
• Finalise drafting of the SOL agreements and annexures
  After the special meeting, before execution
• Obtain Treasurer approval for the land-disposal exceptions
  Before the disposals can proceed
• Advise Council once the project agreements are executed
  When completed
• Release non-sensitive information publicly when commercial risk passes
  At the appropriate later time

Extract

M i n u t e s Special Meeting Thursday, 2 July 2026 Sunshine Coast City Hall Chamber, 54 First Avenue, Maroochydore SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES 2 JULY 2026 Sunshine Coast Regional Council SM Minutes of 13 This is not an official copy of Council’s Minutes TABLE OF CONTENTS ITEM SUBJECT PAGE NO 1 DECLARATION OF OPENING ..................................................................4 2 WELCOME AND OPENING ......................................................................4 3 RECORD OF ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE .........................4 4 INFORMING OF PERSONAL INTERESTS ................................................5 4.1 MATERIAL PERSONAL INTERESTS ......................................