Hi there!

I have been reading some of the amusing posts on here for a while and finally registered .

Anyway I currently live in North Lakes.  After a recent trip to the sales office we we're thrilled to hear about some of the future possible businesses to come here .

We were told that:

• Ikea are currently in negotiations to be present in the new homemaker centre that will form part of stage 3 Westfields.
• The new convienence centre is likely to have an Aldi (again currently negotiating).

Has anyone else heard any other rumours of other potential businesses to come?

It is all very exciting.

Also if someone can please explain what on Earth all of those people are doing on the land just down hill from the display village I would be very grateful  .  I can't believe a 'lake' could take so much time to build, especially when in a mear few years it will be completely swamped with weeds and overgrown shrubs blocking the view .

 

Thanks

MAK

I too have heard that we might get Ikea . I didn't know that it was an Aldi was coming to the Outlook Convenience Centre though (I assumed it would be a Spar or IGA or something. Would Aldi close at Westfield then??

To answer your question about the 'lake', I don't think it just one lake as such but more a series of wetlands/lakes/walking & biking tracks, etc. It's amazing how long it seems to have taken to "build" though. Might be that laid back Queensland attitude. Nothing happens very fast here I've found. Just look at the work happening at Petrie station. It's taking them forever!!

Wow this is the 3rd rumour I've heard about IKEA, which makes me very excited as Logan is just too far to go, although I'm sure my partner wishes the rumours are false as I may never be home when it opens!

Rather than creating a new thread, I suppose I update this one instead. I was reading up the latest land offer in the Fairway Chase area on Stockland website, and they have now stated that IGA is coming to North Lakes by August 2010 in the Outlook Convenience Centre.

http://www.stockland.com.au/assets/house-and-land_qld/STB_0027_Northlakes_Brochure_A2.pdf

I also noticed that they have added some marking to the bus stops along the Bounty and Endeavour Blvd, may be someone in Translink finally listens and we would have a new/improved bus service in North Lakes.

Ikea is coming to North Lakes. The surveyors have done there bit and next would be the earthworks. The exact location is......Endeavour Blvd on the left heading towards the business park, opposite the extension of the retirement village.

The supermarket that is in the new convienence centre is IGA and the set up cost was around $600k plus stock.

As for a homemarker centre at Westfield it has always been on the plans, likewise the cinemas. Westfield are slow at doing things because of the other shopping centres near by.

The bus stops have always been along Bounty Blvd and things will only happen when the population grows.

I just wish google maps could get it right. eg labelling of the suburbs Mango Hill and North Lakes where they belong and marking the yellow streets which are major roads correctly, have a look at the silly yellow road marked near Lochside Drive, google maps say you can drive through a lane way but you can't drive past Bounty Blvd School, which has been opened for nearly two years!!!

It's not what you know, it's WHO you know!!!

When (if) IKEA is completed the traffic will be a nightmare , will there be access from the M1 through the back of the Estate and the road to nowhwere at the back of Woolworths should be punched through to Endeavour Bld where IKEA will be located.
Otherwise all traffic will be coming through the new set of traffic lights at Endeavour and Lakefield.
But I'm sure the planners have got this all under control.

A connecting road from the back of the estate onto Boundary road would be advantageous.

This would not only allow an addition inbound and output point, but also make the bus route and and the Narangba station more accessible.

Currently, need to travel from the back of the estate, to Anzac, and then onto the highway, only to get off at the next off ramp, where at the back of the estate, its almost right there to the off ramp.

Would be nice

Posted By JTW on 24/03/2010 8:34 AM
When (if) IKEA is completed the traffic will be a nightmare , will there be access from the M1 through the back of the Estate and the road to nowhwere at the back of Woolworths should be punched through to Endeavour Bld where IKEA will be located.
Otherwise all traffic will be coming through the new set of traffic lights at Endeavour and Lakefield.
But I'm sure the planners have got this all under control.

I believe the Kerr Road over pass will be built by the time Ikea is built so it's another way for traffic to leave North Lakes.

Posted By Shaun on 24/03/2010 11:53 AM
A connecting road from the back of the estate onto Boundary road would be advantageous.

This would not only allow an addition inbound and output point, but also make the bus route and and the Narangba station more accessible.

Currently, need to travel from the back of the estate, to Anzac, and then onto the highway, only to get off at the next off ramp, where at the back of the estate, its almost right there to the off ramp.

Would be nice

The access to Boundary Road will be via Aurora Blvd and was announced by Stockland and/or council that construction will start after the access from Discovery Drive to Anzac Avenue is completed, which will be finished around mid August depending on wet weather hold ups.

Any idea why the building works on the corner of Kerr Road and Endeavour road is not progressing, the steel is starting to rust and no building is taking place? Is this a developer that went bankrupt or a business building not getting of the ground. Quite a sore eye! I checked on Google Earth and even the photo there of July 2009 show the place in the same stage as current. Any ideas what is happening there?

Posted By Steve on 27/03/2010 10:53 PM
Any idea why the building works on the corner of Kerr Road and Endeavour road is not progressing, the steel is starting to rust and no building is taking place? Is this a developer that went bankrupt or a business building not getting of the ground. Quite a sore eye! I checked on Google Earth and even the photo there of July 2009 show the place in the same stage as current. Any ideas what is happening there?

I'll try and remember what my source has told me.... due to banks not handing out money like they use too the builder has found it hard to sell/lease office space so I guess they don't want to be stuck with an empty building when they have outlayed a lot of money themselves.

Maybe contact council because I'm sure it would have to be completed within a certain time frame

It's nice to see machinery on the Ikea site.

I think it's just the road they are building but at least that's a start.

I notice they started...good news and hopefully a plus for the North!

Posted By diggylad on 29/03/2010 3:37 PM

Posted By Steve on 27/03/2010 10:53 PM
Any idea why the building works on the corner of Kerr Road and Endeavour road is not progressing, the steel is starting to rust and no building is taking place? Is this a developer that went bankrupt or a business building not getting of the ground. Quite a sore eye! I checked on Google Earth and even the photo there of July 2009 show the place in the same stage as current. Any ideas what is happening there?

I'll try and remember what my source has told me.... due to banks not handing out money like they use too the builder has found it hard to sell/lease office space so I guess they don't want to be stuck with an empty building when they have outlayed a lot of money themselves.

Maybe contact council because I'm sure it would have to be completed within a certain time frame

This make sense...do not think there is much one can do about this. It is like stopping early investment in a white elephant.

There seems to be a bit more activity on the northern side of the Westfield shopping centre. Anyone have any news about what's going in there?

I driven past the "Hilltop Village" convenience centre and it's coming along nicely. And as I thought, it's an IGA that's going to be the supermarket. A Drake's SupaIGA to be specific. Should be open by August according to the sign.

Posted By Sir Apropos of Nothing on 09/05/2010 8:05 PM
There seems to be a bit more activity on the northern side of the Westfield shopping centre. Anyone have any news about what's going in there?

I driven past the "Hilltop Village" convenience centre and it's coming along nicely. And as I thought, it's an IGA that's going to be the supermarket. A Drake's SupaIGA to be specific. Should be open by August according to the sign.

along with....
Brumby's bakery
newsagent
BWS liquor
chemist
one other thing but can't think of what it is

I think you will find it will be a connecting road to Ikea so you can travel between Ikea & Westfield without using Endeavour Blvd

Just had a look at the sector plans for North Lakes on councils web page and the area everyone is talking about for the location of Ikea (Endeavour Blvd across from the extension of the retirement resort). Can't find anything about Ikea but found a section about development for low rise medium density in the area 'M'(Sctor Plan 39)on the western side of Endeavour Bld and north of the roundabout (where they are currently working. The area to the south of this seems to be area 'V' with no other information.

Posted By GAFA on 11/05/2010 1:03 PM
Just had a look at the sector plans for North Lakes on councils web page and the area everyone is talking about for the location of Ikea (Endeavour Blvd across from the extension of the retirement resort). Can't find anything about Ikea but found a section about development for low rise medium density in the area 'M'(Sctor Plan 39)on the western side of Endeavour Bld and north of the roundabout (where they are currently working. The area to the south of this seems to be area 'V' with no other information.

Ikea is a big secret, so ssssshhhhhh

They will not disclose that information to the public and/or council's sector plans. As my source of information is reliable and I know people at the local papers, the local paper has contacted the source and the source replied 'no comment'

I think the Hilltop Village is still short one tenant. I hope it's a Hungry Jack's, but there's zero chance of that happening unfortunately. As long as it's better than that crappy fish and chip shop at the NightOwl Centre, I'll be happy. AND NOT SUSHI, YUCK!

Posted By GAFA on 11/05/2010 1:03 PM
Just had a look at the sector plans for North Lakes on councils web page and the area everyone is talking about for the location of Ikea (Endeavour Blvd across from the extension of the retirement resort). Can't find anything about Ikea but found a section about development for low rise medium density in the area 'M'(Sctor Plan 39)on the western side of Endeavour Bld and north of the roundabout (where they are currently working. The area to the south of this seems to be area 'V' with no other information.

The sector plans have numerous options on what can be built on the land from retail to commerical, restuarants and cafes and anything else in between

True, but in the area around Endeavour Bvld they state the following;

"The Sector should create an area of transition between the mixed use/ commercial
environment of the Town Centre Frame and the residential environment north of the
Sector. The development concept for this Sector is for generally medium density
residential development with land uses that support, complement and minimise
impacts on the adjacent environmental area. Small scale catering premises are
permitted on the ground floor; where it can be demonstrated that impact on residential
uses can be separated and mitigated may be permitted.

The transitional nature of the Sector is to be reinforced through building design and
architectural features..

Development with the frontage to Endeavour Boulevard is to have a high level of
contemporary architectural design. Endeavour Boulevard is envisaged as a wide
streetscape with dense landscaping along the verges and median strips. On-site
landscaping should be integrated with the design and orientation of the buildings and
open space, as well as treatment of retaining walls, fences and noise attenuation
measures to ensure continuation of the landscape theme, and adequate screening of
hardstand car park areas, retaining walls and blank building walls.
Development in the Sector should:
(i) provide a mixed and flexible environment to meet future residential,
employment and consumer needs;
(ii) respond appropriately to community expectations of the facilities and services
likely to be found in the town centre frame;
(iii) ensure connectivity, integration and strong functional and architectural
relationships appropriate for the proposed use, adjoining uses and the locality
in the transitional area of the town centre;
(iv) ensure that car parking areas in the Sector are enhanced by landscaped
vehicular and pedestrian links. Vehicular conflict points are to be minimised
by design, layout and pedestrian priority;
(v) continue and enhance surrounding landscape/streetscape themes and recognise
the transitional function of the locality, the nature of the land use and
residential amenity;
(vi) Separate major access, car parking, service areas, and service vehicle
manoeuvring areas between different uses.;
(vii) follow best practice environmental principles to minimise environmental harm
and protect amenity of the area;
(viii) establish an atmosphere and scale appropriate at the fringe of a town centre and
which is compatible with the adjacent residential development; and
(ix) ensure that building design defines main pedestrian thoroughfares and provides
an interesting and inviting panorama for both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

So building Ikea (1 very big building) on Endeavour Boulevard would not comply with the above. It would also be against whart Ikea likes to achieve and that is to be seen. Have a look around the country and see where they have been built and you will find they are on major roads. So the way I see Ikea would need to be built higher up on the hill to comply with the requirements of the sector plan and to achieve their 'be seen' look. This would allow better vehicle access via Prospect st, Extention of North Lakes Dr and the yet to be finished two other roads being built closer to the Hwy.

On Today Tonight on Thurs 20/5, they are discussing Ikea's new store that will be 2KM long from one end to the other, and will be the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere. Wonder if it is the one at North Lakes

Where the bypass meets Endeavour Boulevard, does anyone know what is happening there?? Are we going to be facing all sorts of delays while they put in a flyover, still better that, than yet another roundabout!

If an Ikea is to be build in North Lakes it will be visible from the M1. Wonder if they are not going to be part of the Home Maker Centre next to the Mall! They would need to be higher up then next to the retirement village, may be a bit closer to the M1 on the site behind the retirement village. Anyway, the 2.5km from start to finish Ikea store is to be build in Sydney, that secret is out already...the north just do not have sufficient capacity/population to make this profitable.

Concorde,

It's another housing development, it may also contain another display village that will replace the new display village in Hilltop Green (due to open late June).

They are working in this area, plus the area to the North on Hiltop (west of the school). This area was to open up first, but the council are carrying out further tests regarding the effects of the Stench in that area. Stockland are saying there are no problems with smells (would you take their word?). So why they wait for the council they have started work on the area to the east of Endeavour Boulevard.