Andrew Stevens
Core Skill
Qualifications
University of Queensland (1995)
Achievements
- 2020 #7: Sunshine Coast Power 100 List (most influential)
- 2019 #12: Sunshine Coast Power 100 List (most influential)
- 2018 #18: Sunshine Coast Power 100 List (most influential)
- 2017 #76: Sunshine Coast Power 100 List (most influential)
- Winner 2011: Sunshine Coast Business Awards – Outstanding Business Person of the Year
Associations and Committees
- 2017-2022: USC Foundation Board Member
- 2018-current: Vice President, Urban Development Institute of Australia (Sunshine Coast)
- 2012-2017: President, Urban Development Institute of Australia (Sunshine Coast)
- Fellow, Urban Development Institute of Australia (Qld Chapter)
- Appointed Member, Sunshine Coast Council Planning Scheme Review Committee
- Planning Institute of Australia Member
- Past – Board Member of Matthew Flinders College and Sunshine Coast Grammar School
About Andrew…
Andrew is a qualified town planner and the Managing Director of Project Urban Pty Ltd. He is highly skilled in the facilitation and strategic planning of major projects, with extensive experience that has helped shape significant planning and development outcomes across Queensland. A respected leader within the industry, Andrew is a former President of the UDIA Sunshine Coast, serving in the role for five years, and is recognised as a Fellow of the UDIA. His strong relationships with Council and State Government decision-makers ensure Project Urban’s applications receive informed and balanced consideration throughout the assessment process. Beyond his professional contributions, Andrew has held numerous community leadership roles, including Board memberships with Matthew Flinders Anglican College, the Flinders Rugby Club, and the Sunshine Coast Grammar School. He was a foundation Board member of the University of the Sunshine Coast and is currently a member of the Sunshine Coast Business Council.
Career Highlights
- 2016-current: Group Managing Director, Project Urban
- 2004-2016: Managing Director, KHA Development Managers
- 2000-2004: Planning Manager, KHA Development Managers
- 1998-2000: Senior Town Planner, Belt Collins International
- 1992-1998: Senior Town Planner, Heilbronn and Partners
Development Planning Achievements
- Sunshine Coast Airport Priority Development Area (PDA)
- Twin Waters West Residential Community – Stockland
- Glasshouse Artificial Wave Surfing Facility – Surf Parks Australia
- Yaroomba Urban Village & Westin Resort: Sekisui House
- The Badderam Eco-Luxe Resort: Meyer Family
- Harmony Master Planned Community: Avid Property Group
- Noosa Shire Business Centre: S&L Developments
- Settler’s Cove – Cape Bouvard
- Hyatt Coolum master planned redevelopment: Lend Lease
- Maroochydore Town Centre redevelopment – 60 hectare Development – Sunshine Coast Regional Council and Horton Park Golf Club
- Twin Waters master planned resort redevelopment – Abacus and Accor
- Sippy Downs Town Centre – 15,000m2 Commercial/Retail, Hotel, 300 units – Watpac and S&L Developments
- “The Image” Nambour – 293 mixed-use dwellings and Local Centre/Child Care Centre – Hillscorp Developments
- Sunshine Coast Grammar School
- Matthew Flinders Anglican College
- Immanuel and Pacific Lutheran Colleges
- Sunshine Coast Private Hospital and St. Stephens Private Hospital – Uniting Health
- Riverside Ridge, Townsville master planned community – Glen Alpine
- Sippy Downs Town Centre – 15,000m2 Commercial/Retail, Hotel, 300 units – Watpac and S&L Developments
- Woolworths Marketplace shopping centres including, Buderim, Caloundra, Beerwah and Coolum
- Other shopping centre developments including Burpengary, Caloundra, Noosa Junction, Yandina, Hervey Bay, Nambour, Townsville, Gladstone and Peregian.