Revealed - Brisbane's biggest urban renewal project
15 May 2006
One of Brisbane’s biggest and most impressive urban renewal projects at Hamilton will open up 2.5 kilometres of riverfront to the people.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Paul Lucas today revealed the draft master plan for Northshore Hamilton.
“Plans are now out on public display and I invite people to take a look at this exciting new concept for riverside living,” Mr Lucas said.
The Minister said the riverside precinct between the Royal Queensland Golf Club and the proposed Portside Wharf cruise terminal, included 55 hectares of Port of Brisbane Corporation-owned land.
“The master plan covers some 80 hectares and it will be developed over the next 10-15 years as a place for the people of Brisbane.
“When it’s completed, Northshore Hamilton could house up to 10,000 people in a mix of individual homes, townhouses and high-rise apartment buildings ranging from 10 to 20 storeys,” Mr Lucas said.
“The release of the draft master plan is one of the final steps in the process to open up one of the last remaining areas of riverfront land close to the CBD,” Mr Lucas said.
Member for Clayfield Liddy Clark said she was excited about the prospects of opening up more than two kilometres of previously inaccessible riverfront to the people of Brisbane.
“We’re transforming an industrial site into a vibrant, sustainable community,” Ms Clark said.
“The plan includes more than 10 hectares of parkland, riverfront walkways and cycle paths, all of which will help Northshore Hamilton become a hub for Brisbane residents and visitors keen to be near the Brisbane River,“ Ms Clark said.
The Minister said the Port of Brisbane Corporation, through its Northshore Development Group, had worked closely with the Brisbane City Council and residents of Hamilton, Ascot and Eagle Farm, as well as Brisbane Airport Corporation, local business, tenants, landowners and other stakeholders in developing the draft master plan.
“The plan allows for a range of residential dwelling styles and densities to cater for the changing needs of Queensland households and the growing demand for riverside property in the south east,” Mr Lucas said.
“A range of higher buildings will be set apart from lower-rise development by the widest riverfront boardwalk and cycleway system ever seen in inner Brisbane. This will create a more people-friendly environment,” Mr Lucas said.
“We are now seeking specific feedback on the draft master plan so we can present it to Brisbane City Council.
“We’re confident the final plan will be easily incorporated into their City Plan to allow the redevelopment process to start.
“The first stage of Northshore Hamilton includes a 2.5-hectare riverfront park with work set to start in late 2007. The first sale of land to developers is expected in early 2008,” Mr Lucas said.
The Minister said existing port users had already started relocating to the deep-water facility at Port of Brisbane, at the mouth of the Brisbane River.
The master plan will be out on public display until 28 June 2006, after which time the public submissions will presented to Brisbane City Council.
