The progress of each sub-project is outlined below.

Scarborough Beach Urban Design Masterplan
The Scarborough Beach Urban Design Masterplan identifies works proposed to the 'public realm' land within the SEAS area.  For a full diagram of the Masterplan, please click on the link below.  The staging plan for the Masterplan is divided into 10 stages – Stages 1 and 4 (being the new beach amphitheatre and upgrade to a portion of The Esplanade) have now been completed.  The construction of further stages is dependant upon various factors, and will determined by Council in due course. 

  Scarborough Beach Urban Design Masterplan Overview
  Scarborough Beach Urban Design Masterplan  (232 Mb)

Amendment 457 and Amendment 458
The two amendments to the City's District Planning Scheme propose changes to development standards on privately owned land, including changes to the allowable height, setbacks, density, plot ratio, etc. The map below indicates the areas affected by Amendment 457 and Amendment 458.  

Amendment 457 was gazetted (approved) in March 2006.  The Amendment indicates a maximum 8-storey or 32 metre height limit, and a residential density of R160 for any proposed development within the Amendment 457 area.  For more details relating to development within the Amendment 457 area, please refer to Schedule 16 of District Planning Scheme No.2 and the Special Beach Development Zone Design Guidelines. 
 
 Schedule 16
  Special Beach Development Zone Design Guidelines

Amendment 458 was approved by Council on 19 June 2007, and is currently pending final approval from the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure.  For further details on Amendment 458, please click on the link to the Amendment 458 website below. 

Amendment 458 web site  



For further information please contact the City's Policy and Strategic Development Unit on 9345 8555.