Queensland’s North Lakes is set for a major transformation, with the family-owned Comiskey Group unveiling plans for a landmark $180 million Town Centre Precinct designed to become a lifestyle and cultural hub for the City of Moreton Bay.

The project will occupy a 1.72-hectare site on North Lakes Drive and has been described as a “mini-James Street”, combining boutique fashion retail, premium restaurants, leisure facilities and hospitality experiences. It is expected to create more than 880 jobs across construction and operation within the first five years, while injecting an estimated $538 million into the local economy.

Mayor Peter Flannery welcomed the announcement, saying: “We put the call out last August for an iconic proposal that would elevate City of Moreton Bay on the tourism map, and Comiskey Group’s vision ticks every box with world-class design by Bureau Proberts, genuine community benefit, and serious economic horsepower for our City.”

At the centre of the development will be a 130-room five-star boutique hotel, rising above a 2,500sqm flagship hospitality venue by Comiskey Group. Surrounding this will be a curated mix of restaurants, boutique fashion retailers, wellness facilities and a gym. The precinct will also include a green public space, designed to be walkable and welcoming, with the aim of creating a true meeting place for locals and visitors alike.

Architecture firm Bureau Proberts, known for projects such as The Eaves at West Village, has been appointed to design the precinct following a competitive process.

Rob Comiskey, Director of Comiskey Group, said the project represents a turning point for North Lakes. “North Lakes is home to more than 24,000 residents within the booming City of Moreton Bay. Despite this growth, there has never been a central, world-class town centre that brings everything together—until now. This project will be the beating heart of North Lakes: a place to dine, shop, stay and be entertained.”

He added: “My family are proud to invest in a project of this scale—one that will create jobs, energise the economy and, most importantly, give the North Lakes community a destination they can call their own. This is about more than buildings—it’s about creating vibrancy, culture and a sense of place that is truly world-class.”

The Comiskey Group has a track record of delivering large-scale lifestyle destinations across South-East Queensland, including Sandstone Point Hotel, Eatons Hill Hotel and The Doonan. With detailed designs and approvals due to progress this year, construction of the North Lakes Town Centre Precinct is scheduled to begin in 2026.