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A world-class destination for all

On the 29 June 2018 the Sunshine Coast Council approved the Yaroomba Beach development, which aligns with Council’s key strategic policies of investment in new tourism accommodation, creating local jobs, and achieving world class sustainable outcomes.

Planning is now underway to deliver the first stage of Yaroomba Beach – the 220-room 5 star The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa and conference facilities, serviced apartments and new coastal village, with all of the public amenities that the community can enjoy.

Yaroomba Beach will provide significant public benefits:

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Coastal Village

Relax in the landscaped coastal village with a park,
playground, shops, restaurants and cafes

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The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa

The first 5 star hotel on the coast in 30 years which includes integrated conference and event facilities

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5 Star ecotourism

Set to achieve the highest standard of Advanced Ecotourism Certification,
Climate Action Leader Certification and the Respecting Our Culture Certification

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Sunshine Coast economy boost

$108 million boost to the local
economy every year^

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New ongoing jobs for locals

Live and work locally with 360 new jobs onsite and training partnership with TAFE^

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Patrolled beach

Swim and unwind at the new patrolled beach just a stroll
from car parking, bike paths, showers and toilets

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New homes that meet community needs

Providing a diversity of new housing in a premium location for
people of all stages of life

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Arts and culture

Enjoy a diverse program of arts and cultural
events for the whole family

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Preserving the environment

Targeting 5 Star Green Star as built for The Westin Resort, plus
targeting a 6 Star Green Star community rating

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Community infrastructure

Providing the infrastructure and funding needed to support the Sunshine Coast’s new coastal village

Public park looking back to the 7-storey 5-star The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa

Public park looking back to the 7 storey 5 star The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa

Yaroomba Beach will be a place
for everyone to enjoy

The new coastal village will be a place for locals and visitors to meet, relax, and enjoy great food and boutique shopping.

The 220 room 5 star The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa, and adjacent 132 serviced apartments draw inspiration from nature, to provide a unique Sunshine Coast experience.

The layout and orientation of the buildings and landscape combine to form a special amenity and connection with the surrounding coastal dunes and vistas of Mt Coolum.

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Yaroomba Beach Masterplan

220 room 5 star The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa (Stage 1)
132 serviced apartments (Stage 1)
536 apartments
72 dwellings
416 public car parks

4 ha of public open and green space all gifted to the Sunshine Coast Council
2,770m² village retail (Stage 1)
Coastal Discovery Centre and Trail (Stage 1)
Lifesaving amenities and services (Stage 1)
Public toilets and beach shower (Stage 1)

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Alfresco dining area across the 6,600 square metre public park

Yaroomba Beach has a vibrant coastal village at its heart that welcomes the community in.

A destination in itself, the village heart will offer boutique shops, cool cafes and exciting restaurants
Over 4 ha of public open and green space all gifted to the Sunshine Coast Council – where you can kick the footy with the kids, have a picnic or enjoy regular arts and cultural events
A playground and water play space next to the public park will be a place for your kids to enjoy creative art, imaginative plants, water swirls and sprays

The Coastal Discovery Centre and Coastal Discovery Trail will help you explore the region’s history and environment through interactive displays and virtual reality
And getting there will be easy, with multiple entries to more than three kilometres of dedicated pedestrian and cycling paths and 416 public car parks

Westin Resort lobby and pool area

The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa lobby and pool area

The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa will deliver for the Sunshine Coast the first 5 star resort in 30 years

220 rooms with a variety of ocean and Mount Coolum views
Two signature restaurants featuring fresh local produce
Rooftop restaurant and bar for breakfast, long lunches or sunset cocktails with views to the ocean and majestic Mount Coolum
A luxury day spa where you can escape from the everyday
Adjoining The Westin Resort will be 132 short-stay serviced apartments designed to The Westin standard

More than 1,000m² of combined conference and meeting space for conferences, events and social gatherings
A 500m² main function hall that is expandable to 800m²
Four generously sized breakout meeting rooms
Open lawned exhibition area with views across the lake to Mount Coolum
A modern gym, kids club and 50m guest resort pool

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Yaroomba Beach will add $108 million to the Sunshine Coast regional economy – annually

$800 million investment for a much needed tourism and residential development that will contribute significantly to the Sunshine Coast economy
It aligns with Sunshine Coast Council’s vision, boosting tourism, sport and leisure, agribusiness and aerospace industries – including the expansion of Sunshine Coast Airport
It will create 85,000 new visitor nights on the Sunshine Coast every year

The latest technology and flexible event spaces at The Westin Resort will help to bring international standard events and conferences back to the Sunshine Coast
As part of The Westin’s parent company, Marriott International, the resort will market the region as a destination to its 110 million loyalty members globally
The integrated residential community will increase turnover at local shopping centres and tourism operations

Public access to new patrolled beach and kiosk

Public access to new patrolled beach just a stroll from parking, bike paths, showers and toilets

Bringing back a patrolled beach at Yaroomba Beach

New surf lifesaving tower
2 patrol points over 500m of beautiful beachfront
New public toilets and shower facilities

Upgraded beach access paths
The flora and fauna of the coastal dunes will be protected and untouched
Amenities to meet Surf Life Saving Queensland requirements

Preserving the natural beauty of the site

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Evening alfresco dining and entertainment in the new coastal village

Yaroomba Beach offers the opportunity to live locally, train locally and work locally

There will be 360 EFT jobs created onsite at Yaroomba Beach
Of this total, 260 EFT jobs will be at The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa in hospitality, landscaping, guest services and maintenance to management and administration
Employees of the resort will have access to career progression and structured training with Marriott International, the world’s largest hotel group with operations in 124 countries
There will be another 100 EFT onsite jobs in the cafes and shops of the village heart, and in the maintenance of the grounds

Yaroomba Beach will support a total 1250 EFT jobs across the community – from tourism operators, retailers and eateries on the coast, to local produce suppliers in the hinterland
Yaroomba Beach will also create an average of 350 EFT construction jobs a year for the duration of the build. A Local Industry Participation Plan will ensure local trades and suppliers can maximise their participation
We have a training partnership with TAFE QLD East Coast to ensure our local young people are job ready and can work locally

The view across the lake to the Westin Coolum Resort & Spa and public park, retail, dining and playground

Yaroomba Beach will create a diversity of housing in the local area

Yaroomba Beach is the last master-planned beachside estate on the Sunshine Coast
Providing a diversity of homes and apartments in a premium location for people of all stages of life
Yaroomba Beach will be a master-planned designed community in a unique beachside location among the parks, shops and café of the village heart and The Westin Resort

Located near existing amenities and services of the north shore area with easy access to the Sunshine Coast motorway
The South East Queensland Regional Plan forecasts a 39% increase in the Sunshine Coast population in the 25 years to 2041, requiring 87,000 new dwellings
Yaroomba Beach will deliver 608 of these new homes that are needed

Yaroomba Beach - Public park looking back to the 7 storey 5 star The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa

Public park looking back to the 7 storey 5 star The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa

Yaroomba Beach will provide genuine ecotourism experiences

Set to achieve the highest standard of Advanced Ecotourism Certification, Climate Action Leader Certification and the Respecting Our Culture Certification for the Coastal Discovery Trail
The Coastal Discovery Centre and Coastal Discovery Trail will allow you to explore the region’s history and environment through interactive displays and virtual reality

The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa is set to achieve an Advanced Ecotourism Certification
Ecotourism activities will showcase natural and cultural assets – native flora and fauna, and tours from the site to local places of cultural and ecological importance

Jazz concert on the lake stage with views back to Mount Coolum

Jazz concert on the lake stage with views back to Mount Coolum

Yaroomba Beach will be home to a vibrant offering of local and international arts and culture

The parklands will be activated with an annual program of arts and cultural events from markets, kids craft and art classes during the day and open air concerts and movies at night
Engaging play activities and inspiring artworks along the Coastal Discovery Trail
Yaroomba Beach will also provide $500,000 funding over 10 years for an indigenous arts program

The Westin’s conference and event facilities will also host a range of exhibitions
Public artworks will feature strong representation of beach ecology and local heritage

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Yaroomba Beach - Native cuisine garden and dune garden

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Yaroomba Beach - Coastal Discovery Trail

Yaroomba Beach - Coastal Discovery Trail

World leadership in sustainability initiatives -
a landscape that embraces the local ecology

On target to achieve a world-class standard of 5 Star Green Star resort and 6 Star Green Star community rating in accordance with the Green Building Council of Australia
Designed with the world’s best lighting and site management practices
A lush landscaped village with a focus on native coastal vegetation
The masterplan retains 10% of the existing mature vegetation

Implementing best practice design to suit the local environment and world class construction methodologies by applying innovation in waste management, low energy consumption and water sensitive urban design
Committed to a long term sponsorship of the University of the Sunshine Coast’s world-leading marine and coastal research team to research the biodiversity and ecological function of coastal dunes and beaches of the Sunshine Coast region

Yaroomba Beach - Art class in the park

Art class in the park, with views back to the 5 star The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa and Mount Coolum

Providing the infrastructure and funding needed to support the Sunshine Coast’s new coastal village

$1.2m contribution for local council road upgrades
$500,000 in funding for public toilets and car parks at Mount Coolum National Park

$500,000 funding over 10 years for an indigenous arts program
Contributions to upgrade local State road intersections at Beach Rd, David Low Way, School Rd and South Coolum Rd