The Sunshine Coast’s new CBD has moved another step closer with tenders being sought for the next phase of the multimillion dollar development.

Contractors are being asked to submit tenders to build new quality streets, parks, waterways and underground infrastructure for the first stage of the SunCentral Maroochydore project.

The nine-hectare stage 1A site will eventually include the development’s core commercial precinct, as well as residential apartments, retail space, a new waterway and parkland.