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Work on the Freshwater Village shopping centre in Griffin is about to commence, with a builder appointed to deliver the large-scale retail and community precinct.

Background And Planning History

The Freshwater Village development at Brays Road and Arcadia Drive in Griffin has progressed through several stages of approval. Moreton Bay Regional Council approved the original application in November 2017, followed by a change approval in December 2020. The project is being delivered by Wattle Run.

Freshwater Village Griffin — Photo Credit: CCN Architects

Builder Appointment And Construction Timeline

On 18 September 2025, Wattle Run confirmed Tomkins Commercial and Industrial Builders as the contractor for the development after a tender process. Tomkins will establish a site office in October before building work begins. Construction is expected to take about 18 months, with the opening scheduled between late 2026 and early 2027.

shopping centre — Photo Credit: CCN Architects

Retail And Service Mix

The centre will be anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket and BWS liquor store. Confirmed tenants include a newsagent, barber, nail salon, bakery, medical centre, dental clinic, and physiotherapy services. Dining outlets will feature Japanese, Indian, and Korean restaurants, along with a dessert venue.

Layout And Facilities

Freshwater Village will cover 17,870 square metres, divided into retail, health, and commercial zones. Features include landscaped boundaries, external footpaths, cycle lanes, pedestrian crossings, and a future bus stop.

Parking numbers differ between sources: one states 264 spaces, while another cites 335 spaces. Both confirm 64 bike spaces will be available.

Woolworths Griffin — Photo Credit: CCN Architects

Staging Of Development

The build will be delivered in phases. Stage one will bring the supermarket and most retail outlets. Later stages will expand food and beverage options and health services.

Community Vision

The development is intended to combine convenience with open spaces. Plans include nearby housing, parkland, and an urban farm section, alongside family-friendly cafes and shops. The vision aims to provide essential services within walking distance for residents.

Next Steps

Tomkins will begin site preparations in October, with updates to be issued through the Freshwater Hub newsletter and social media as construction progresses.

Published 20-Sep-2025

Connecting Griffin’s Growing Community

The Arcadia Drive project is a significant development aimed at enhancing connectivity within Griffin, particularly to the Freshwater Village shopping centre and Griffin State School.

The works include the construction of a new signalised intersection into the shopping centre, which is expected to improve safety and reduce congestion for local residents and school traffic. Preparatory civil works at the shopping centre site are also included in the scope of the project.

Wattle Run Developments Pty Ltd, which is funding the project, stated that the new road will serve as a vital connection for Griffin’s rapidly growing community. The developer anticipates that the infrastructure will meet the needs of residents while supporting the area’s continued development.

Economic Benefits and Timeline

The project is expected to generate approximately 30 local jobs during construction, providing a boost to the Griffin community. Hall Contracting Pty Ltd will establish a site office in early December, with construction anticipated to start by the end of the month or early 2025.

While work on Arcadia Drive is proceeding, the proposed upgrade of Brays Road and its intersection with the new connection is still awaiting final agreement with the council.

Wattle Run Developments expressed optimism that discussions will conclude positively to allow these complementary works to proceed.

Statements from Stakeholders

Representatives from both Wattle Run Developments and Hall Contracting highlighted the project’s importance for Griffin. Wattle Run Developments shared their long-term vision of creating a destination that the community could take pride in, with Arcadia Drive and the Freshwater Village project playing central roles. Hall Contracting, which has over 45 years of experience in civil construction, expressed its commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure to meet Griffin’s needs.

Published 27-Nov-2024

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Freshwater Village Construction To Begin In Griffin