Eagle Street Pier retailers given six months notice for start of Waterfront Brisbane construction

A huge Brisbane waterfront site is readying itself for the start of construction with retailers given six months notice to make way for the new tower. SEE THE LATEST PICTURES

Eagle Street Pier retailers will be closing their doors within the next six months to allow the start of construction of a $2.1bn city-changing Brisbane CBD development.

Property giant Dexus’ said its Waterfront Brisbane project will begin when the 30-year-old Eagle Street Pier complex demolished.

Dexus’ project director, Waterfront Brisbane, Matthew Beasley said they have been working closely with the existing retailers regarding the redevelopment of Eagle Street Pier and the announcement will provide them with certainty.

An artist's impression of Dexus' $2.1bn

“This is an exciting milestone on the pathway to rejuvenating the precinct as Brisbane’s premier riverfront destination that will position Brisbane as a world-class business and tourist destination,” he said.

“We hope the people of Brisbane take the opportunity to support these venues in the coming months.”

Eagle Street Pier is home to many of Brisbane’s top bars and restaurants including George’s Paragon, Mr & Mrs G’s Riverbar, Coppa Spuntino, Fat Cow Steak and Lobster, Naga Thai, Jade Buddah Bar & Kitchen Rico Bar and Dining and The Bavarian

An artist's impression of Dexus' $2.1bn Waterfront Brisbane project.

Waterfront Brisbane will create a revitalised precinct with two new office towers, a new and improved Riverwalk, lively retail spaces, opening views to the river and providing more expansive public spaces at the river’s edge.

A new, wider Riverwalk will greatly improve the existing experience for cyclists, allowing cyclists and pedestrians to coexist more comfortably and enhancing connectivity to the Botanic Gardens Riverwalk upgrade and the planned Kangaroo Point Green Bridge.

Dexus said Waterfront Brisbane precinct will remain a venue for fine dining during construction with the refurbished heritage listed Naldham House expected to open later this year under the management of DAP and Co, the operator of Popolo, Walters Steakhouse and the Gresham Bar.

An artist's impression of Dexus' $2.1bn Waterfront Brisbane project.