The Queensland government is calling for submissions to develop “one of Brisbane’s last remaining industrial riverfront sites,” currently home to the Visy glass recycling and manufacturing facility.
According to a media statement from Premier David Crisafulli and Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie, the government’s vision for the 7.1-hectare South Bank site is to develop a “world-class mixed-use precinct,” incorporating over 4,000 dwellings, riverfront promenades, entertainment spaces, event lawns and community spaces.
The site was purchased by the government in 2022 with the idea that it would host an International Broadcast Centre for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, described by Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner as “South Bank 2.0”, however, the 100 Day Review by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) queried the financial and technical viability of the proposal, given flood risk.
The GIICA’s report in March this year stated, “The Visy site is a valuable land parcel in the heart of Brisbane. If the site is not used for the International Broadcast Centre, it could offer opportunities for a range of Games operational uses or as a temporary competition venue … Ultimately, it is anticipated the site would be redeveloped following the Games to deliver a high-quality, mixed-use precinct complemented by open space and community facilities.”
Development controls for the site are affected by a temporary local planning instrument (TLPI) for the Kulrilpa Sustainable Growth Precinct, which was first made effective in October 2023 and renewed by Bleijie earlier this month. The TLPI is intended to streamline planning approvals and enable unlimited building heights up to the flight path cap of 274 metres.
Crisafulli said, “We’re unlocking one of the last golden stretches of riverfront to create a world-class legacy precinct that all Queenslanders can be proud of. This is a once-in-a-generation moment to reshape Brisbane’s inner city and deliver lasting benefits.”
Schrinner added, “More than 5,000 new homes are planned in South Brisbane’s Kurilpa Precinct already and this builds on our plan to transform this area into one of Brisbane’s most liveable communities.
“Our plan means we’re able to deliver new homes in an area where more people want to live while protecting the character of Brisbane’s suburbs.”
The site is one of several land holdings owned by the government that they have identified for housing development in order to deliver one million homes by 2044.
Expressions of interest from developers and investors can be made online. Once submissions are received, Economic Development Queensland will identify a shortlist of proposals and work with applicants individually or as a consortium to develop the proposals into construction agreements.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
