STOCKLAND has officially broken ground on Aura Parklands, a 5.3-hectare leisure destination in the heart of the future Aura City Centre, joined today by Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli for the milestone event.
The parklands are set to feature a 2,100-square-metre swimming lagoon – nearly the size of two Olympic pools – with lifeguards, water play zones, BBQ and picnic facilities, event spaces and pathways set among Wallum forest surrounds and an expansive ripple lawn.
Due for completion by the end of 2026, Aura Parklands will adjoin the planned Aura Retail Town Centre to the south, with integrated designs intended to support retail trade while strengthening social and economic outcomes for the growing community.
Stockland General Manager – QLD Development, David Laner, said Aura was a vibrant and connected community which celebrates the Sunshine Coast lifestyle.
“Aura Parklands will provide a recreational area where families can picnic, kids can play and swim safely, and the community can come together to socialise,” he said.
Sunshine Coast Council will manage the lagoon and play areas upon opening, with a third-party operator expected to handle staffing and day-to-day operations.
The parklands form part of Stockland’s wider commitment under the Caloundra South Infrastructure Agreement to deliver high-quality public spaces across the region.
For more details, visit www.stockland.com.au/residential/qld/aura.