Old-style buildings to be transformed into A-grade health hub

A developer has started work on transforming two tired buildings into a state-of-the-art southeast Queensland health hub. SEE WHAT IT WILL LOOK LIKE.

WORK has started on the transformation of two Ipswich CBD buildings into a state-of-the-art health hub.

Helmsman Invest has finalised the $4.1 million purchase of two free-standing buildings at 11-13 Bell St and Abri Projects has kicked off the $5 million refurbishment that will add 800sq m of office space to create a 3000sq m A-grade three-level asset which backs onto East St.

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MyHealth Medical Centre and FriendlyCare Pharmacy have secured two new long-term leases within the new building which should be completed by September this year.

Helmsman Invest managing director Bernard McKeering said the refurbishment includes the creation of a lobby entry joining the buildings, new facade, new toilet amenities, new passenger lift, new plant and equipment, ceilings, flooring and lighting throughout.

An artist's impression of the refurbished building at 11-13 Bell St, Ipswich.

He said there will be floorplates of up to 1200sq m as well as the medical centre and pharmacy there will be about 2200sq m of quality office and health-related space available,

“From the moment Ipswich City Council announced the development of its new headquarters, the new public library and the full redevelopment of Nichols St we took particular interest in this precinct looking for property acquisition opportunities,” he said.

“The property is located directly opposite all of this council development which will stimulate some strong retail, medical and commercial office growth within the precinct”.

Knight Frank’s Matt Barker introduced Helmsman to the property.

An artist's impression of the refurbished building at 11-13 Bell St, Ipswich.

The time of the sale the stand-alone building at 13 Bell St was vacant and 11 Bell St was occupied by a Friendly Care Pharmacy and the West Moreton Medical Centre which has been taken over by MyHealth Medical Centres.

Mr McKeering said the East St frontage will be opened and there will be extensive car-parking available.

“It’s exciting to be a part of the central CBD redevelopment, the new “Eats” precinct will provide workers and shoppers with food and entertainment,” he said.

“We are now getting some strong tenant interest in the remaining vacant tenancies from various office uses and a number of health-related tenants, we can offer tenancies from 300sq m to 2000sq m”.