Greenheart

Greenheart is a 257 hectare site located in the suburbs of Merrimac and Robina, situated at the centre of the city’s urban footprint. The development of Greenheart is the largest open space and recreational facility project ever undertaken by the City. This development is a direct response to the Gold Coast’s significant population growth and the need to continue to provide high quality parks and infrastructure for the community.

From 31 May to 1 July 2024, we sought feedback from the community on a Master Plan for Greenheart, and the 8 proposed precincts that will make up this unique space. We received over 3500 responses to our survey and heard that:

  • 95% of survey respondents agreed with providing a new regional parkland
  • 88% of respondents agreed that developing the Greenheart site into a parkland is a good use of Council owned land located within a flood plain.

What’s happening now?

We are now moving into the concept design phase for Greenheart. As part of this, we will be working closely with stakeholders to help us create a Greenheart that’s accessible, vibrant and enjoyable for everyone.

Greenheart Community Reference Group (CRG)

Are you interested in representing your community to help shape the future of Greenheart?

Expressions of Interest for membership to our Community Reference Group (CRG) are now open.

What is a Community Reference Group?

A CRG is an advisory group made up of members of the community. They are a diverse group who help guide and inform important projects by providing their knowledge of the local area, their lived experiences, and specific feedback directly to project teams.

A Community Reference Group for Greenheart

A CRG for Greenheart will allow for two-way conversation with community representatives to support the development of the concept designs for Greenheart.

The CRG is an advisory group and will help to establish community principles to inform the concept design of Greenheart. The group will also have the opportunity to provide feedback at several stages during the design process. Input and feedback may include, but is not limited to, environmental values, cultural heritage, sports facilities, active travel connectivity and recreation areas.

How to apply

We want to establish a CRG for Greenheart that represents the diverse local community, so we get a broad range of ideas and feedback from different people with lived experiences. More information about eligibility criteria can be found in the full Terms of Reference. Membership to the CRG will include a minimum of four meetings over 12 months.

The first meeting will be held at 6:30pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 at Carrara Sports & Leisure Centre.

The following monthly meetings are planned for:

  • 6:30pm – Wednesday 10 June
  • 6:30pm – Wednesday 29 July
  • 6:30pm – Wednesday 26 August

Expressions of Interest for membership closes midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026. Apply here.

If you have any questions about the Greenheart CRG or about the EOI process, please contact us at gchaveyoursay@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Greenheart Robina Parklands

The first stage of Greenheart - Greenheart Robina Parklands - opened in April 2025. The parklands have been popular with visitors enjoying the adventure playground, water play area, dog exercise area, pedal park and sports fields.

Greenheart is a 257 hectare site located in the suburbs of Merrimac and Robina, situated at the centre of the city’s urban footprint. The development of Greenheart is the largest open space and recreational facility project ever undertaken by the City. This development is a direct response to the Gold Coast’s significant population growth and the need to continue to provide high quality parks and infrastructure for the community.

From 31 May to 1 July 2024, we sought feedback from the community on a Master Plan for Greenheart, and the 8 proposed precincts that will make up this unique space. We received over 3500 responses to our survey and heard that:

  • 95% of survey respondents agreed with providing a new regional parkland
  • 88% of respondents agreed that developing the Greenheart site into a parkland is a good use of Council owned land located within a flood plain.

What’s happening now?

We are now moving into the concept design phase for Greenheart. As part of this, we will be working closely with stakeholders to help us create a Greenheart that’s accessible, vibrant and enjoyable for everyone.

Greenheart Community Reference Group (CRG)

Are you interested in representing your community to help shape the future of Greenheart?

Expressions of Interest for membership to our Community Reference Group (CRG) are now open.

What is a Community Reference Group?

A CRG is an advisory group made up of members of the community. They are a diverse group who help guide and inform important projects by providing their knowledge of the local area, their lived experiences, and specific feedback directly to project teams.

A Community Reference Group for Greenheart

A CRG for Greenheart will allow for two-way conversation with community representatives to support the development of the concept designs for Greenheart.

The CRG is an advisory group and will help to establish community principles to inform the concept design of Greenheart. The group will also have the opportunity to provide feedback at several stages during the design process. Input and feedback may include, but is not limited to, environmental values, cultural heritage, sports facilities, active travel connectivity and recreation areas.

How to apply

We want to establish a CRG for Greenheart that represents the diverse local community, so we get a broad range of ideas and feedback from different people with lived experiences. More information about eligibility criteria can be found in the full Terms of Reference. Membership to the CRG will include a minimum of four meetings over 12 months.

The first meeting will be held at 6:30pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 at Carrara Sports & Leisure Centre.

The following monthly meetings are planned for:

  • 6:30pm – Wednesday 10 June
  • 6:30pm – Wednesday 29 July
  • 6:30pm – Wednesday 26 August

Expressions of Interest for membership closes midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026. Apply here.

If you have any questions about the Greenheart CRG or about the EOI process, please contact us at gchaveyoursay@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Greenheart Robina Parklands

The first stage of Greenheart - Greenheart Robina Parklands - opened in April 2025. The parklands have been popular with visitors enjoying the adventure playground, water play area, dog exercise area, pedal park and sports fields.

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