THE state government is calling for tenders to redevelop the car park at the Cleveland train station into a mixed-purpose transport hub, likely to include residential units.
The development, put to tender on April 4, will connect the station to a bus interchange and commuter car park.
The station underwent $1.2million of repairs last year after a commuter train ploughed over stopper bollards into a toilet block, wrecking the roof and ticket master's office.
Cleveland MP Mark Robinson said the project would result in more car parks at the station.
Mr Robinson said developers would also be required to maintain and manage parking during construction and improve disability access.
Redland City mayor Karen Williams welcomed the project and said it would complement council aspirations for the Cleveland CBD, which included a tertiary institute and residential high-rises.
Cr Williams said council would be the development assessor and would ensure all applications met requirements under the city's planning scheme.
However, until expressions of interest closed, she was unable to say whether assessment would include a public consultation phase.
"There may be times when the state can override the council but both levels of government want what's best for Cleveland and we'll work together to achieve that," she said.
"Council is keen to see a tertiary institute to service our younger population and if it happens to be around the train station that's great."
Expressions of interest close on Monday, May 19 at 3pm.
