The former Albany Links Golf Course in Brendale could be subdivided into three lots, with the largest portion of the site to be auctioned off by Moreton Bay City Council.
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Plans (DA/2025/2639) lodged on behalf of the council proposed dividing the 10-hectare site on South Pine Road into a main block of just under 8 hectares, which borders Eatons Hill Hotel, local shops, and Cribb Road leading to the South Pine Sports Centre.
The land has been identified as surplus to council requirements and will be sold with its current “Recreation and Open Space” zoning intact.
Two smaller parcels, each around 1 hectare and located near the South Pine Sports Complex and South Pine River, will be retained by council to safeguard 2.15 hectares of green space for public access and ecological restoration.
“These retained lots will be used for ongoing public benefit, with intended uses including sport and recreation and/or environmental protection. It is important to note that no changes to the premises or infrastructure is proposed under this development application,” planners stated.
“Access to the site will be obtained through an easement over the adjoining lot owned by Council located at 620 South Pine Road. This lot is included in the proposed development only for this purpose.”
A council spokesperson said the auction date is yet to be confirmed but added that proceeds from the sale will be reinvested into vital community services and programs.
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Albany Links Golf Course closed in January 2019 after its operator declared the 10-hole course financially unviable. Council was unable to secure a replacement operator, and the clubhouse has since been removed. Any future development on the land will remain subject to existing planning regulations.
Published 7-July-2025