Latest developments: Inside Queensland’s changing skyline
InDaily takes a look at the latest developments and properties changing hands as the state continues to expand.
Toombul precinct transformation finally on the cards
Four years after destructive floods caused the closure of Toombul shopping centre, the precinct has now announced its masterplan transformation.
The multi-year project will be delivered in stages, with development company Irvine already submitting masterplan approval applications.
The new-look plan will feature a revitalised retail and dining destination, new public spaces and landscaped areas, integrated public transport connections and a re-design for long-term flood resilience.
The masterplan will aim to create a more walkable, accessible and easy-to-navigate precinct while focusing on a design that responds to flooding and supports the long-term use of the site.
Located 8km from the CBD, Toombul Shopping Centre offers connections to Nundah, Clayfield, Kalinga, Hendra and Northgate, as well as strong public transport connections.
Toombul Shopping Centre is working with Council and technical flood engineering experts to ensure the new precinct is designed to be flood resilient.
Prominent Spring Hill site hits market
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The Spring Hill building, currently home to French restaurant La Cache à Vin, has hit the market, with Colliers Queensland overseeing the sale.
Colliers’ Hunter Higgins and Luke Hawkins have been appointed to seek expressions of interest for the 215 Wharf Street site in Spring Hill.
The three-level building includes 1,356sqm of office, retail and hospitality space with 16 on-site car parks and dual street access, occupying a corner position at Wharf and Leichhardt Streets.
Colliers Queensland investment services national director Hunter Higgins said the site offered a rare combination of owner-occupier flexibility, established income and future development potential.
“The owner-occupier opportunity is particularly compelling given a business can secure its own premises in the area’s tight market while retaining income from other parts of the property,” Higgins said.
The site is currently tenanted by La Cache à Vin, Hanaromart, WharfStreet Financial and NX Sports, with three tenancies available now.
With CBD views, the site is zoned as a PC1 Principal Centre (City Centre) with a nominated building height of up to 25 storeys subject to approvals, providing significant longer-term development potential.
Brisbane Stadium builder appointment one step closer
Brisbane Stadium has reached a development milestone with a joint venture between BESIX Watpac and John Holland moving onto the construction partner selection process.
BESIX Watpac previously delivered Suncorp Stadium, the Gabba and Queensland Country Bank Stadium. John Holland built the MCG Great Southern Stand, Marvel Stadium, Sydney Football Stadium and Penrith Stadium.
The team are working with the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) and the design team to oversee the multi-phase early contractor involvement process that began in October last year.
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Principal Architects COX, Hassell and Azusa Sekkei are working on a design for the stadium, with early works contractor BMD currently undertaking bulk earthworks on site.
With construction scheduled to begin in 2027, Brisbane Stadium will become the home ground for the Brisbane Lions AFL team and cricket’s Brisbane Heat and Queensland Bulls after the 2032 Olympics.
Customs House refurbishment underway
This week, a $1.8 million conservation project will begin to protect Rockhampton’s Customs House, the heritage-listed icon that has been standing along the Fitzroy River for more than 125 years.
The project will be delivered in two stages, with the first incorporating general repairs, treatment of rising damp, repointing of stone, replacement of front stair treads, repair of external plaster ceiling and cleaning to protect the integrity of the building.
With stage 1 scheduled for completion by the end of November, the project will be carried out by a specialist stone contractor under the supervision of a heritage consultant.
Stage 2 works will begin in late 2027 to incorporate repairs to the Copper Dome Roof, with replace of sheeting, guttering and screws, installation of downpipes and refurbishment of existing port hole windows.
Deputy Mayor and Communities, Culture and Heritage Councillor Drew Wickerson said the repairs were fundamental to ensuring the heritage of our Region was protected.
“Not only is Customs House one of the only examples of ‘Classical Revival architecture’ built using sandstone from Stanwell, but it also tells the story of our history,” said Cr Wickerson.
The last major works on Customs House were 25 years ago in 2001 where conservation of the sandstone exterior was undetaken.
Thirty new homes headed for Southport
The Queensland Government has delivered 30 newly completed homes in Southport to provide modern and accessible housing for those in need.
The ‘Skyline View’ development includes 27 social homes and three specialist disability homes, which will be run by Community Housing Limited (CHL).
The homes offer older women, people with disabilities and seniors living in social housing a chance to downsize, adding to a record pipeline of social and affordable housing being delivered across the Gold Coast.
The Government is also delivering a 213-home development in the area, called the Southport Supportive Housing Project, which will provide social and affordable homes alongside on-site support services.
Minister for Housing and Public Works Sam O’Connor said the new homes would provide greater security and independence for older Gold Coasters.
“These 30 new homes mean more of our most vulnerable Gold Coasters have a safe, secure and appropriate place to call home,” Minister O’Connor said.
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