5 rings, 5 stars: $180m resort set for North Lakes ahead of 2032 Games

Published 25 September 2025

• A ‘mini-James Street’ is coming to City of Moreton Bay ahead of the 2032 Games, with a landmark $180 million tourism and dining precinct planned for North Lakes
• City of Moreton Bay has awarded a locally based company, the Comiskey Group, a tender to deliver the 5-star tourism and dining precinct
• The proposed investment from the Comiskey Group is expected to deliver an estimated $538 million boost to the local economy and support more than 880 jobs during construction and operation over the first five years

North Lakes is set to become home to a landmark $180 million tourism and dining precinct featuring an upscale 5-star hotel, high-end restaurants and boutique retail.

Dubbed a ‘mini-James Street’, the proposal features 130 hotel rooms, a substantial accommodation boost as City of Moreton Bay heads towards an event city for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

City of Moreton Bay has awarded local company Comiskey Group the tender to deliver the transformative project on a 1.72-hectare site in the heart of North Lakes.

Mayor Peter Flannery said the project’s vision perfectly captured Council’s ambition to grow a strong and vibrant visitor economy while creating more local jobs.

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

“Over its first five years alone, this proposed resort will inject an estimated $538 million into the local economy and support 883 jobs in construction and operation.” 

The proposed $180 million investment from the Comiskey Group is set to be a boon for City of Moreton Bay’s major events industry, which was valued at more than $50 million last year although its growth has been hamstrung by a lack of hotel rooms.

It’s also poised to capture a new and untapped business events and conference market and provide much-needed accommodation for national team training camps and major sporting events.

Comiskey Group Director Rob Comiskey said the resort would be “a mini-James Street” in the heart of North Lakes, showcasing the best of Moreton Bay’s lifestyle.

“We’re thrilled to be working with Council on this exciting project,” Mr Comiskey said. 

“The resort will blend luxury accommodation with premium food, boutique retail, generous green spaces and event experiences to create a destination locals will love, and visitors will travel for. 

“Designed by Bureau Proberts, the visionary architects behind West Village at West End, the new precinct will create a vibrant cultural hub in the centre of North Lakes.

“We’re excited about this project, and it’s been a genuine pleasure to work with a Council which wants to position Moreton Bay as a leading tourism destination. Their proactive approach gives us great confidence in the future of City of Moreton Bay.”

Deputy Mayor Jodie Shipway, whose division is set to be home to the precinct, said local residents and businesses would benefit greatly from the game-changing project.

“Currently, we have 2,796 North Lakes residents working in the accommodation and food services industry with almost 1,500 of those having to find work outside of the area,” Councillor Shipway said. 

“By creating 335 new jobs on‑site and through local supply chains, this proposed precinct will let many more in our community have careers closer to home and lift local spending.”

The announcement of plans for the North Lakes precinct comes less than two months after plans were revealed for City of Moreton Bay’s first 5-star hotel, with Mandala Hotels & Resorts acquiring Mercure Clear Mountain Lodge and outlining its vision to elevate the property into a premier Peppers retreat.

“City of Moreton Bay is no longer Queensland’s best kept tourism secret, with its incredible natural assets, booming population, and surging overnight visitor market attracting significant investment from businesses near and far and growing interest from hotel operators,” Mayor Flannery said.  

Detailed design and approvals for the landmark North Lakes tourism and commercial precinct are expected to progress this year, with construction scheduled to begin in 2026.

Council will continue working closely with the Comiskey Group to maximise local procurement, training and tourism marketing opportunities.

About the proposed landmark $180 million North Lakes tourism and commercial project:

• Stage 1: A 130‑room, 5‑star resort featuring a luxury lagoon pool, high‑end dining, boutique retail, an upscale Signature Comiskey Group hospitality venue and event spaces for up to 800 guests.  

• Stage 2: Expansion of the retail and dining village and other complementary experiences. 

• New economic activity of $538 million in the first five years.