Opportunity summary
Only 27 residences are planned, with luxury positioning and a known local developer offering a manageable boutique opportunity.
- Stage
- Developer selected; design and approval progression · Early project signal
- Cabinetry scope
- Luxury apartment kitchens, pantries, vanities, wardrobes and restaurant or shared-space joinery.
What is confirmed
- Ignite Projects was selected for the Southern Gateway site.
- The proposal includes 27 waterfront apartments.
- The announced project value is $100 million.
- Contreras Earl Architecture designed the precinct.
- A development management agreement has been signed with Queensland Government.
JOINA assessment
- Luxury waterfront residences should carry significant bespoke cabinetry.
- Builder selection or detailed procurement may follow approval progression.
- Hospitality joinery may form a separate package.
These are reasoned inferences, not statements from the issuing organisation.
Confirm before contacting
- What approvals remain outstanding?
- Has construction commenced against the earlier mid-2026 target?
- Who will act as principal contractor?
- When will residential interiors be tendered?
Evidence
Developer selectionQueensland selected Ignite Projects to deliver the Southern Gateway precinct.
Queensland Government · checked 20 Aug 2026
Residential scopeThe proposed precinct includes 27 luxury waterfront apartments.
Queensland Government · checked 20 Aug 2026
Value and designerIgnite identifies a $100 million project designed by Contreras Earl Architecture.
Ignite Projects · checked 20 Aug 2026
PostcodeThe Australian Electoral Commission lists Main Beach within postcode 4217.
Australian Electoral Commission · checked 20 Aug 2026
Joinery potentialLow-density luxury apartments and waterfront hospitality imply premium cabinetry and fit-out demand.
Ignite Projects · checked 20 Aug 2026