Comiskey Group Unveils $250M Expansion for Sandstone Point Resort

Queensland’s Comiskey family has lodged plans for a $250 million expansion of their landmark Sandstone Point Hotel and resort, located along the Pumicestone Passage opposite Bribie Island.

The ambitious masterplan aims to redefine luxury in the Moreton Bay region, introducing its first greenfield five-star hotel.

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The proposal includes two 10-storey midrise towers housing 202 one, two and three-bedroom suites. Complementing the accommodation offering will be a new retail and entertainment precinct, a wellness centre, function facilities and a resort-style pool network featuring both a large infinity pool and an adults-only pool with a swim-up bar and DJ sets.

Known for its strong live music calendar, the development also includes expanded concert infrastructure, additional basement parking and a dedicated bus terminal to support large-scale events.

Comiskey Group director Rob Comiskey said the expansion was a natural progression for the destination, which has become a tourism drawcard for south-east Queensland.
“Over time, demand has only grown,” he said. “To meet that and take the experience to the next level, we’re expanding and elevating our offering by delivering the first five-star accommodation in Moreton Bay. It’s about building on what’s already here and making it even more compelling for both locals and tourists.”

Group patriarch and long-time builder Paul Comiskey added that the project’s scale was their most ambitious yet. “We’ve always been known for thinking big, but the Sandstone Point development is by far our most ambitious. We’re also exploring strategic partnerships with global brands to enhance the precinct’s international appeal and long-term success.”

Pending approval, the redevelopment is targeting completion before the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Once operational, it is forecast to generate 995 jobs, attract more than 117,000 visitor nights and inject an estimated $143.3 million in annual visitor spending.

Queensland Tourism Industry Council CEO Natassia Wheeler said the investment was critical as the region prepares for Brisbane 2032. “Even with committed projects, south-east Queensland faces a shortfall in hotel capacity. This development brings much-needed rooms, creates jobs, and enhances the tourism experience,” she said.

Tourism and Events Moreton Bay CEO Luke Edwards added that the project marks a defining step in the region’s evolution toward becoming a world-class tourism destination.

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