Supporting Gold Coast’s growth with sustainable solutions 

Our Application aims to support the Gold Coast’s future growth with sustainable, responsible solutions for housing, infrastructure, and waste management.

Why This Matters 

The Gold Coast is growing rapidly. According to Shaping SEQ 2023, the South-East Queensland population is expected to exceed 5.9 million, driving demand for 836,800 additional homes. On the Gold Coast alone, the population is projected to surpass 1 million people by 2046, requiring 161,700 new dwellings and associated essential infrastructure.  

Managing this growth presents a significant challenge. To remain a world-class, liveable city, the Gold Coast needs: 

1. reliable access to affordable, close-to-market construction materials to support ongoing housing and infrastructure demand 

2. sustainable waste solutions that allow construction and demolition waste to be managed locally—reducing reliance on distant landfills and avoiding unnecessary transport costs. 

Without action, the Gold Coast will face higher building costs, more truck movements from distant quarries, increased congestion, and mounting pressure on already constrained landfill capacity. 

Establishing quarry operations at Reedy Creek requires substantial capital works, planning, and lead time. This timely work is essential to ensure a smooth transition as reserves at the West Burleigh Quarry decline and to enable the development of a modern resource recovery centre.  

Our approach delivers a sustainable, long-term solution that supports the city’s growth by keeping housing affordable and ensuring critical infrastructure can continue to be delivered efficiently. 

Without these projects, the Gold Coast risks: 

• higher construction costs 

• increased congestion from long-haul transport 

• greater pressure on council rates due to costly waste solutions 

Our solution helps keep housing affordable, supports cost-effective infrastructure delivery, and protects the environment—ensuring the Gold Coast can continue to grow sustainably. 

Why Local Supply Matters 

Local sourcing isn’t just convenient—it’s critical for affordability, efficiency, and sustainability. Boral’s approach delivers direct benefits to the Gold Coast community: 

• Lower costs – Transport accounts for about one-third of the market price for aggregates. Local supply helps keep construction costs down for homes and infrastructure. 

• Fewer trucks – Reduces congestion on city roads, including the M1. 

• Lower emissions – Shorter transport distances means fewer carbon emissions and a smaller environmental footprint. 

• Faster delivery – High-volume, low-value materials can be delivered quickly and safely to local projects. 

• Supports jobs and industry – Underpins one of the Gold Coast’s four major economic pillars: construction. 

• Preserves council landfill airspace – Reduces the need for long-distance waste transport and helps keep rates stable for residents.