Brisbane City Council to vote to knock down Mansfield Tavern
Brisbane City Council has voted to knock down a well-known pub in Brisbane’s south to make way for a new shopping village.
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A POPULAR suburb in Brisbane’s south is set to receive a new vibrant urban centre, with Brisbane City Council’s City Planning Committee voting today for the existing Mansfield Tavern to be demolished.
Councillor Ryan Murphy (Chandler ward) said the 2.08ha Mansfield Tavern site at 181 Wecker Rd had been a much-loved community meeting place for some time, but the redevelopment plans would bring a modern retail and dining hub to the southside for future generations to enjoy.
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“We are committed to building the infrastructure our growing city needs, while protecting the look and feel of our suburbs,” he said.
“This redevelopment will be a shot in the arm for this tired site, local residents are going to be thrilled that the James Street feel is coming to Mansfield.
“Developments like this ensure residents are close to the services they need and the lifestyle and leisure opportunities that they want.”
The site, which was sold in February 2017 for $12.25 million, is owned by a private investor from NSW and is currently leased.
The development project is designed by architects Cottee Parker and will have a feel similar to that of Fortitude Valley’s James Street precinct and Southport’s Brickworks.
City Planning Chair Matthew Bourke said a three-stage plan had been proposed which would mean the existing Mansfield Tavern would be demolished and replaced with a modern space, including a new restaurant, bar and outdoor terrace.
“To compliment the new tavern, the proposal also included 20 commercial spaces for food or retail shops,” he said.
“It’s imagined this revitalised space may attract tenants likes a fresh food supermarket or pharmacy and health tenants.
“The new hub would be thoughtfully planted with trees and plants to create a welcoming space in addition to ample carparking, with 518 carparking spaces planned along with bicycle parking.”
Cr Murphy said he welcomed the proposed redevelopment, as it would create a welcoming space for family and friends to connect.
“New food and retail spaces will also provide a welcome economic boost to the area and create more job opportunities for residents,” he said.
State Member for Mansfield Corrine McMillan said she had a “keen interest” in the redevelopment of the tavern site, particularly because it will be able to “provide extra jobs and services for the people of Mansfield”.
Mansfield resident Bradley Burns wrote during the community consultation period: “This development sounds like a fantastic improvement to the lifestyle of Mansfield residents. I am looking forward to seeing how this development is executed and what businesses it attracts. Please, please, please have a good cafe and not a mass produced one!”
Last year, Cottee Parker Architects director Martin Timms told the Southern Star the redevelopment would transform an “under-utilised community space”, into “the retail hub of Mansfield”.
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