The Dunes
Property Development

The Dunes

Location
Mackay Harbour, Queensland
Value
$83 million
Client
Eastpoint Mackay Pty Ltd
Status
In progress

About the project

This development is a master planned residential community designed to deliver high-quality living in a unique coastal setting.

Our involvement has spanned the full lifecycle, from pre-land purchase advisory, master planning and infrastructure strategy to detailed design, documentation, consultant coordination, regulatory approvals, construction management, and final handover.

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Scope

Empower’s role began prior to land acquisition, providing strategic guidance to support informed decision-making. Following purchase, we led the creation of the master plan, aligning infrastructure design with environmental constraints and long-term community needs. Our team coordinated a multidisciplinary group of consultants to deliver detailed engineering documentation and manage the complex approval processes required by local and state authorities.

Throughout construction, Empower provided end-to-end project management, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery. We worked closely with stakeholders to navigate evolving regulatory frameworks and environmental sensitivities, maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and community outcomes.

The result is a cohesive, high-value residential precinct that reflects both the natural beauty and the strategic vision of the development.

Outcomes

This project is located in a pristine location, bordered by Coral Sea, Pioneer River and Basset Creek. The natural environment of this location brought engineering challenges to the project that Empower navigated with the client for several years, through a complex regulatory environment.

We are proud of the result—a residential community that has lifted the bar, and price points, considerably for this market.