Andrews breaks ground on $900 million South Beach redefining wellness-led living in Surfers Paradise

Gold Coast developer Andrews has officially commenced construction on South Beach, a landmark $900 million, wellness-led coastal development set to redefine high-rise living in Surfers Paradise. 

Marked by a sod-turning ceremony held on site yesterday morning, the milestone signals the delivery phase of one of the region’s most anticipated residential projects, bringing to life a design-led, resort-style address that places wellbeing, architecture and lifestyle at its core.

The milestone event signals the delivery phase of one of the Gold Coast’s most anticipated residential projects, bringing to life a design-led, resort-style address that redefines high-rise coastal living.

Inspired by modernist Miami architecture and designed by internationally acclaimed architects Bates Smart, South Beach will comprise two 37-level towers above a six-level podium. 

It will deliver 394 residences ranging from one to four bedrooms, all featuring generous wrap-around balconies and either dual or triple-aspect living that captures uninterrupted ocean, river and city views.

Spanning a large 5,700sqm site across three street frontages, the development will become one of Australia’s most aspirational wellness-led addresses with over 5,500sqm of private resident amenities designed around wellness and connection. 

These include two resort-style outdoor pools, a Hammam, plunge pools, saunas, a state-of-the-art gym, a grounding lawn, a co-working hub and library, cinema, BBQ terraces and sub-tropical gardens, collectively creating a
unique wellness circuit that encourages activation, immersion, recovery and reflection.

The podium will also incorporate a ground-floor restaurant with a landscaped outdoor seating area, along with four levels of above-ground parking enhanced by cascading greenery.

Ideally positioned just two blocks from the beach and within walkingdistance of Broadbeach and the Isle of Capri, South Beach is well connected via the G light rail and moments from Pacific Fair, Capri on Via Roma and The Langham.

Sarah Andrews, general manager of Andrews, said today’s sod turn represents a defining moment for the project and the broader South Surfers precinct.

“Today marks the transition from vision to reality for South Beach."

"From the outset, our ambition was to create a residential address where wellbeing is genuinely embedded into everyday living, not treated as an add-on."

“We made a conscious decision to significantly reduce density to prioritise light, space and liveability."

"South Beach sets a new benchmark for coastal apartment living on the Gold Coast, offering residents a private resort-style experience while remaining deeply connected to the surrounding community,” said Sarah.

According to the Global Wellness Institute, wellness-focused real estate is one of the fastest-growing property sectors globally, with the Gold Coast recognised as a leading market where lifestyle and design intersect.

To be delivered by Andrews’ in-house construction arm, A Construct, the project is expected to generate approximately 5,000 jobs throughout its build program and is expected to be completed late 2028.

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