The Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) manages one of the fastest-growing and most diverse capital city seaports in Australia. PBPL oversees the development and ongoing management of a diverse range of land uses, including: industrial, transport operations, marine infrastructure, retail/commercial, and environmental buffers.
The state planning regulatory framework in relation to development at the Port of Brisbane changed in late 2010 following the sale of the port. The new Brisbane Port Land Use Plan came into effect on December 1, 2010.
The Property Group supports PBPL’s major focus of driving trade and business growth by working with customers to deliver outstanding development outcomes, facilitating expansions, seeking to accommodate new opportunities and ongoing lease management and negotiations.
There are several precincts of core port land located along the Brisbane River:
Port of Brisbane
The Port of Brisbane (formerly known as Fisherman Islands) is the primary location of port operations, with major facilities including cargo wharves, cargo-handling infrastructure, motor-vehicle storage and processing, warehousing and storage areas, bulk handling, storage and wharf facilities, container parks, logistical centres and intermodal transport facilities. Currently opportunities exist for development of small land parcels.
Additional port land is progressively being reclaimed in accordance with previous approvals. The area known as the ‘Future Port Expansion’, a 230ha area, will be gradually filled over 15-20 years with materials from maintenance and capital dredging projects.
Port Central precinct is the hub for commercial office and retail spaces at the Port of Brisbane, including PBPL’s offices. Major opportunities exist for companies seeking to lease office space at this strategic port location.
Port Gate
Port Gate (formerly known as Whyte Island) provides for port-related operational activities, commercial enterprises and support services. Current opportunities exist for development, with land available. Existing facilities include warehousing and distribution services, tug and dredging bases, barge operations, emergency services, port security, and vehicle-service depots.
Port West
Port West (formerly known as Clunies Flats) is a 90ha area of vacant port land located along the riverfront at Lytton, approximately 6km from the Port of Brisbane. Development of the site is for trade-related activities such as motor vehicle storage, warehousing and distribution centres and logistical centres.
The first 20ha release of land is available now. Road access will be from Radar Street, currently under construction, due for completion in late 2011. Studies have shown there is potential for wharves at the downstream end of the site to cater for possible long-term demand.
Port North
Land at Pinkenba and Port North (formerly known as Bulwer Island) accommodates bulk and break-bulk storage, assembly operations and manufacturing. Port North and Pinkenba will provide for existing and future facilities for the handling and storage of wet and dry commodities, chemical and petrochemical terminals, manufacturing, and other large-scale industries.
For more information contact Paul McDonnell, General Manager Property on (07) 3258 4626 or paul.mcdonnell@portbris.com.au