The Puljich family’s Living Gems, the Over 50s land lease resort operator, is looking to expand into tourism.
Living Gems has lodged a development application to turn a 34.4ha former farm at Meridan Plains on Caloundra's outskirts on QLD’s Sunshine Coast (which it bought for about $2.9 million in 2020), into:
- A function facility accommodating up to 220 people
- 93 short-stay studio apartments
- A pool deck and amenities
- 185 campsites
- 40 cabins
- 24 safari tents
- A central facilities building including a restaurant, bar, indoor playground, arcade, cinema, yoga room and gym
General Manager Adrian Puljich (pictured), who delivered a masterclass in retirement living at DCM’s 2022 LEADERS SUMMIT, said he was “excited at the opportunity”.
According to planning documents, Living Gems’ proposed tourist park will help to cement the Sunshine Coast Council’s Recreation Precinct in the surrounding area, with about $39 million allocated in the Local Government Infrastructure Plan over the next 15 years.
“The proposed development, in conjunction with the council’s masterplanning and the turf club located nearby, will consolidate and reinforce the area as a sport and recreation destination,” the report said.
“The growth in demand for tourist park sites on the Sunshine Coast is anticipated to exceed 1,100 sites by 2029, which would represent about five additional holiday parks.”
The DA by Living Gems, founded by Peter Puljich, is at the public consultation stage.
