Stockland Newport has been awarded Excellence in Masterplanned Communities at the 2023 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Queensland Awards.

Stockland Newport has been awarded Excellence in Masterplanned Communities at the 2023 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Queensland Awards.

Stockland General Manager Queensland Development, David Laner said he was proud the Newport team was recognised by this prestigious industry award.

“Connecting people to the place they call home is an important aspect when designing a masterplanned community. For Stockland, this first involves establishing a unique identity and vision for the community. This is done through deep customer and market insights, ensuring the community has infrastructure and amenities residents expect. We want our homeowners to be proud of where they live,” Mr Laner said.

“In designing Newport, we focussed on creating a place where the city meets the sea. With sweeping bay views, the waterside community is perfectly positioned so residents have easy access to schools, shops and transport links, making it a convenient and relaxing lifestyle for families and downsizers alike.

Mr Laner said an extraordinary engineering effort brought to life the community’s defining feature – a 22-hectare non-tidal manmade lake.

“The community’s bayside location meant all lots needed to be raised above the projected 2100 Q100 levels for climate change resilience. We achieved this sustainably by re-using the soil excavated during creation of the lake,” he said.

Mr Laner added Newport has set a new standard for residential communities on the Redcliffe Peninsula and in the Moreton Bay region.

“The community has attracted a range of buyers, with resident referrals accounting for around 60 per cent of sales in the last 12 months. Several builders have also purchased homes at Newport, demonstrating high confidence in the community’s quality, lifestyle offering, and investment potential,” he said.