Pier project back on horizon

PLANS to build a multi-storey apartment building on Mackay's riverfront have been resurrected.

Mackay Regional Council has received a development application for The Pier, a luxury residential and commercial complex on the old Seafresh site boasting 54 apartments and ground floor commercial space.

The development was given the green light four years ago but approval lapsed because construction on the $87million proposal had not commenced.

Brothers David, Graham and Brian Caracciolo are the people behind the project.

David Caracciolo said it could be some time before the first residents moved in.

"It would be nice to see it eventuate in the next five years," he said.

"But no date has been set for construction. All we are doing is renewing the application to keep the project on the drawing board."

Mr Caracciolo said he was considering the possibility of a joint venture.

"The Pier will be built entirely on pilings over the Pioneer River," he said.

"It's an excellent location. The Pier will be totally suspended."

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Pier project back on horizon