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Clive Palmer says Coolum resort will reopen in mid-2027
Clive Palmer says his resort in Coolum will reopen in mid-2027, after renovations began at the long-closed site.
The resort is on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and has been shut since 2015, four years after Palmer bought it.
Palmer announced a $100 million redevelopment in 2021, but the work, originally due to finish in 2022, has faced repeated delays.
Workers are now carrying out renovations, and recent job advertisements include tradespeople, security guards and other staff.
At its peak, the resort had more than 300 rooms and villas, a spa and a golf course, and employed 700 people.
A reopening could restore a major local attraction and source of jobs, residents say, though some remain sceptical after earlier promises.
The stated next step is reopening in mid-2027, but the sources do not give further details about the schedule.
Clive Palmer says his Coolum resort on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast will reopen in mid-2027.
Renovations are underway at the site, which has been closed since 2015.
The resort’s redevelopment has faced repeated delays, and work was previously due to be completed in 2022.
Some local residents hope the resort will return, while others remain sceptical after earlier reopening promises.
- Who
- Clive Palmer says the resort will reopen. Local residents and councillors have responded to the plans.
- What
- The closed Coolum resort is being renovated, with a stated plan to reopen in mid-2027.
- When
- Mid-2027 is the announced reopening target. The resort closed in 2015.
- Where
- The Palmer Coolum resort, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
- Why
- Not stated
Clive Palmer and resort spokesperson
Sceptical Coolum residents
Reopening
Clive Palmer and resort spokesperson
Palmer’s spokesman confirmed the resort would reopen in mid-2027.
Sceptical Coolum residents
Residents hope it can reopen, but some doubt the pledge after previous delays and promises.
Redevelopment
Clive Palmer and resort spokesperson
Work is underway, and the site has advertised vacancies for several kinds of workers.
Sceptical Coolum residents
Councillor Taylor Bunnag said existing infrastructure was run down and that details matter.
Clive Palmer purchased the five-star Hyatt Regency resort in Coolum.
Palmer closed the resort.
Palmer announced a $100 million redevelopment, which included replicas of famous landmarks.
The redevelopment was due for completion, but faced repeated delays.
Dozens of tradesmen were among 125 employees sacked; the Fair Work Commission later found some dismissals were unfair.
Workers were seen on site, and Palmer’s spokesman confirmed the resort would reopen in mid-2027.
- Reopening target
- Mid-2027
- Location
- Coolum, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Redevelopment pledge
- $100 million, announced in 2021
- Closure
- 2015
- Former workforce
- 700 employees at the resort in its prime
- Golf course
- Active 18-hole course
What people are saying
I'll believe it when I see it, because of the fact that this has happened before where it's been mooted as reopening,
If Clive Palmer could rebuild and get it back on the market as a hotel and resort, it would be such a boon for the coast.
I think the devil is in the detail with all these sorts of proposals.
It took it from a backwater to where we are today … It was an absolute godsend,