Newport residents are set to experience a major change as plans for a hotel and new child care centre move ahead at the popular Newport Marketplace, reshaping the heart of their waterfront suburb and meeting calls for more local services. The updated plans, part of Stages 2 and 3 of the development at 10 Lakeview Promenade, promise to bring more family-friendly options, social spaces and essential facilities closer to home, right where the Newport community gathers.
A Growing Hub for Newport
According to newly released planning documents, the next stages of Newport Marketplace will see the original club proposal replaced by a purpose-built hotel, featuring spaces for dining, a bar, a function room and bottleshop.
The venue is designed to fit the needs of Newport locals, offering a smaller, more accessible setting for socialising compared to larger venues elsewhere in the Redcliffe area. The new plans reflect feedback from Newport residents who wanted a place nearby where they could meet for a drink, meal or gathering, without driving out of the neighbourhood.
Alongside the hotel, a brand new child care centre for up to 95 children is proposed for the southern end of the site, with the existing Greenleaves operator set to manage the service.
Planners say this expansion comes as the only other child care centre in Newport has reached full capacity, leaving families looking for more local options. The new centre aims to ease the shortage and support the area’s growing population, with modern indoor and outdoor facilities designed for young children.
Community Needs at the Centre
The updated development reduces some retail and office space originally planned for Stage 3, focusing instead on essential services that locals have asked for most. The hotel, at 870 square metres, and the child care centre, at 832 square metres, represent a shift to meet current community needs.
Planners say the site layout has also been changed after suggestions from council, with the child care centre now located away from the main retail and hospitality areas to reduce noise for nearby residents and provide a quieter space for families. Parking will also be expanded, with 54 spaces planned for Stages 2 and 3.
Noise and traffic impacts have been addressed in detailed planning reports, with recommendations to ensure that the new facilities fit comfortably into the Newport neighbourhood. Other aspects, such as landscape design, car park layout and access for pedestrians and cyclists, have also been updated in line with council feedback and requirements.
Building on the Heart of Newport
The updated plans are part of a long-term vision to create a welcoming, convenient and lively waterfront centre for Newport. The site, which overlooks Jabiru Canal and is already home to shops, a supermarket, and a medical centre, has become a meeting place for residents since Stage 1 opened in 2022.
Developers and planners say the new facilities will support the needs of Newport’s growing population, with the suburb now estimated to be home to around 6,000 people.
Final approval and construction timing will follow the standard council and planning processes. Local residents will be able to view details and updates online, with the development designed to serve the evolving needs of the Newport community into the future.
Published 5-Aug-2025
