Arada plans 952-apartment One Broadbeach twin towers opposite convention centre
Arada's proposed One Broadbeach, a $2 billion-plus project of 61 and 56-storey towers, would add 952 apartments beside the Broadbeach North light rail station.
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Arada's proposed One Broadbeach, a $2 billion-plus project of 61 and 56-storey towers, would add 952 apartments beside the Broadbeach North light rail station.
- Proposed $2 billion-plus project at 2709–2723 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach
- Twin towers of 61 and 56 storeys with 952 apartments and 516 short-term units
- About 1,200 sq m of ground-floor retail and hospitality
- August 2026 change application lodged; no decision reported yet
- Arada targets completion before the 2032 Games
What's happening
One of the largest residential proposals on the Gold Coast is taking shape in Broadbeach. Developer Arada is seeking to deliver One Broadbeach, a proposed $2 billion-plus twin-tower development on a 4,349 square metre site opposite the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australian Development Review reported on 5 October.
The scheme is being pursued through a change application lodged in August 2026 over a site that already held a 2019 twin-tower approval, which was never progressed. The article does not report a council decision on the new plans.
The key details
The site at 2709–2723 Gold Coast Highway sits beside the Broadbeach North light rail station. The proposal includes:
- A 61-storey northern tower with 480 apartments and a 56-storey southern tower with 472
- 952 apartments in total: 66 one-bedroom, 794 two-bedroom and 92 three-bedroom
- 516 short-term accommodation units
- About 1,200 square metres of ground-floor retail and hospitality, which Arada intends to keep
- Design by Plus Studio, with construction by Arada's Australian subsidiary Roberts Co
The wider consultant team includes LDG Landscape Architecture, planning firm Urban Planning Services, project manager Census Advisory, Bitzios Consulting on traffic, ADG Engineers on civil and structural work, and RWDI on wind. The heavy weighting towards two-bedroom apartments — 794 of the 952 — suggests the scheme is aimed at a broad mix of owner-occupiers, downsizers and investors drawn to Broadbeach's dining, beach and events precinct, while the short-term units would add visitor accommodation near the convention centre.
Timeline and next steps
The change application will be assessed by the City of Gold Coast. Arada has publicly targeted completion ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Timing of construction will depend on the approval outcome and market conditions.
What it means for Gold Coast property owners and developers
If approved and built, One Broadbeach would add a substantial volume of apartments on the light rail line, supporting the city's push for housing close to transport and the Broadbeach entertainment and convention precinct. Owners in surrounding streets could benefit from upgraded retail and activity at street level.
The scale of the project also means it would add competing stock to the Broadbeach apartment market over time, so investors should consider supply in the pipeline when assessing future rents and resale values. The proposal is not yet approved. This is general information, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Where is One Broadbeach proposed?
At 2709–2723 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, opposite the convention centre and next to the Broadbeach North light rail station.
How many apartments would it include?
952 apartments across two towers, plus 516 short-term accommodation units.
Is it approved?
A change application was lodged in August 2026; the source does not report a decision.
Source: Australian Development Review, published 5 October 2026. This article is an independent summary and commentary by GC Prestige based on the original report — read the source for full details.
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Read the original article →This is an independent summary written by GC Prestige for general information. All facts are attributed to the original publisher above — please refer to the source for full details. Not financial or planning advice.
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