Brisbane south developments to watch in 2020
New developments are popping up everywhere across Brisbane’s south — here are the ones to watch in 2020. From controversial mixed housing projects to incredible redevelopments that will change the face of the area.
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New developments are popping up everywhere across Brisbane’s south — here are the ones to watch in 2020.
From controversial mixed housing projects to incredible redevelopments that will change the face of the area.
COUNCIL DRAFTS NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN FOR SOUTH
MANSFIELD TAVERN
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 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.
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.
ROSEBANK SQUARE, SALISBURY
Brisbane City Council approved the development application for 60 Rosebank Square, Salisbury in November 2019.
Since late 2018, Salisbury residents had been fighting to stop the project – a multi-level building which includes a 70-space childcare centre, community space, language school and shop.
Residents have strong feelings about what they say is “large and inappropriate” development – holding local rallies and lodging hundreds of submissions against the project with council.
More than 200 submissions opposing the development were made to council since the application was lodged on January 11. The designated community consultation period was between April and May.
But amendments to development plans by site owners Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation of The Republic of China changed the development from “impact assessable” to “code assessable”, meaning that while resident feedback about the project was taken into account by council, there is no right of appeal.
Tzu Chi Foundation spokesman Patrick Lu said council’s approval on October 31 was “another positive step for our services to be provided to various communities”.
He said the foundation was finalising construction timelines.
AGED-CARE HOME
Resident of Sunnybank Hills have launched a campaign against a 136-bed aged care facility they say will clog local streets and increase the potential of a fatal traffic crash.
The community consultation period for the two-stage Calam Rd/Radiata St development is open and residents opposing the plans have already started lodging submissions.
Their main concerns are a lack of parking on-site and how this will impact the congestion on local roads, pedestrian safety, the height and size of the development, and how many staff will work at the 24-hour facility.
The facility will include 17 houses with eight bedrooms each, and there will be a shared hair salon, servery, activities pavilion, wellness centre and hall.
The land has been zoned ‘emerging community’ since 2000, according to Brisbane City Councillor Kim Marx (Runcorn ward).
The development application was lodged with the Council in August, 2019.
‘MONSTROUS’ NATHAN DEVELOPMENT
The fate of small southside community is still in limbo as Brisbane City Council and the land owners Southway Services Pty Ltd battling it out in court to see if the 750-dwelling project will go ahead.
Nathan residents have spent years fighting to stop the owners from changing the zoning of the site from industrial to residential and from building the “monstrous” development which will include apartments, townhouses and retirement precinct with heights of up to four-storeys.
The 53 Fairlawn St proposed project was rejected by council this year because it would more than double the population of the quiet suburb which is nestled into the Toohey Forest
CENTRAL FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE
A $100 million redevelopment is planned to turn an “eyesore” on Brisbane’s southside into a premier destination for shopping, dining and living.
The 48 Creek Rd, Mt Gravatt East site, which was once owned by Masters and home to Central Fair Shopping Centre, will be redeveloped by Spotlight Group Holdings.
Late last year joint owner and executive deputy chairman Zac Fried told the Southern Star in an exclusive interview his architects were drawing “inspiration” from Santana Row which was an upscale residential and commercial district of San Jose, California, in Silicon Valley.
A Development Application is expected to be lodged with Brisbane City Council soon.
Veteran real estate agent Michael Sunderland, from Karalis Real Estate, is very excited about his particular project.
He told the Southern Star Mt Gravatt was booming with residential and commercial opportunities which meant big things for the southside.
“There are so many new developments and redevelopments popping up including the old Central Fair Shopping Centre/Masters site and the Scurr site,” he said.
“The redevelopment of the Masters site will be the absolute making of the area,” Mr Sunderland said.
“There are also apartment Development Applications popping up everywhere. Making it more affordable to live in this area.”
SCURR BROS’ SITE
The landmark Scurr Bros’ site is set to get a major facelift that will bring new businesses to Mt Gravatt.
New designs show how a well-known site, that has sat vacant for three years on Brisbane’s southside, will be transformed into a mixed-use retail and commercial hub.
The redevelopment of the 1437 Logan Rd, affectionately known by locals as the Scurr Bros’ site since the 1900s, will breathe new life into the area and bring new businesses to the area.
The centre, which will be called Scurrs, will be a health and wellness hub and its prospective tenants include a gym, physiotherapist, and medical-focused businesses including radiology and medical imaging.
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