Brisbane’s riverfront is set for its largest transformation in decades, with the Queensland government unlocking five key sites at Northshore Hamilton to deliver nearly 2,200 new homes in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The 6.1-hectare urban renewal precinct will turn previously industrial, fenced-off land into residential and mixed-use hubs, supported by 21,600 square metres of retail, dining, and commercial space.
Five local construction and development firms, GRAYA, Joe Adsett Developments, Lancini Property Group, Red & Co, and Greyburn, have been selected by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) to construct the projects.
The development mix will feature one- to four-bedroom apartments, a 50-bed hotel, and a 15,000-square-metre community retail core anchored by a full-line supermarket, alongside potential childcare and healthcare facilities.
To prepare the area for construction, EDQ is committing AU$154 million towards foundational infrastructure, including new road upgrades, water, and sewerage utilities.
The state government has also amended the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area Development Scheme to streamline planning approvals and fast-track housing delivery.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Jarrod Bleijie said it was the start of a major revival for Brisbane’s northern riverbanks.
“This is the beginning of a major river-lution of Brisbane’s northside, transforming previously industrial land into something special and a place to call home for thousands of Queenslanders,” Bleijie said.
“We’re unlocking land, building the homes Queenslanders need, and delivering major urban renewal ahead of 2032 and beyond.”
Member for Clayfield Tim Nicholls added that the initiative brings welcome certainty and investment back to the local precinct.
GRAYA CEO and Co-Founder Rob Gray said securing the site reflected the company’s confidence in Brisbane’s future.
“Our ambition is to deliver a subtropical, architecturally led precinct on the river, designed for the Queensland climate and built to contribute to Northshore for decades to come,” Gray said.
Preliminary infrastructure works are currently underway on-site. Construction on the initial residential buildings is scheduled to commence in 2028, with the first residents expected to move in from 2031.