New mixed-use development nearing completion

By Sheree Hoddinett  

The tell-tale blue paint already adorns the outside of what will soon be the new BCF (Boating, Camping, Fishing) at Sandstone Point. 

While BCF is locked in as one of the main tenants in the mixed-use retail and lifestyle development, it is yet to be revealed what else will occupy the newly built spaces nearby, which include specialty retail and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) tenancies. Further announcements are expected in the coming months. 

The project includes generous onsite parking and improved public spaces designed to complement the relaxed coastal lifestyle of the area. The development has been designed to service: 

• The expanding permanent residential population 

• Weekend visitors and holidaymakers 

• The region’s boating and fishing community 

• Passing traffic along the Bribie Island access corridor 

As one of Australia’s most recognisable outdoor and leisure retailers, the new BCF store is expected to provide both locals and visitors with convenient access to boating, fishing and camping gear, as well as other outdoor lifestyle products.  

Re-Grow Capital Group, the company behind the development, own and manage more than 50 properties throughout Australia, as well as providing development and private equity funding. 

Re-Grow Capital Group project manager Mike Gascoigne said the addition of BCF reflected the strong alignment between the precinct and the area’s outdoor lifestyleculture. 

“The project responds directly to strong population growth and increasing demand for convenience retail and lifestyle services in the Bribie Island and Sandstone Point catchment,” Mr Gascoigne said. “Securing BCF as our first confirmed tenant reinforces the strategic positioning of the development and highlights retailer confidence in the region’s long-term growth.” 

While BCF is a well-known national company, the overall development project has supported local trades during the construction phase and is also expected to create ongoing retail and hospitality jobs once all spaces are officially open. Due to its prominent location, just down the road from the Bribie Island bridge, the new precinct will also offer a convenient stop for visitors travelling to and from the Island, helping support the broader local economy and additional services to support tourism and recreational activity. 

Project completion is scheduled for June 2026, with BCF expected to open its doors soon after.