HamBros submit development proposal for mega 27-storey residential project in Wynnum CBD
A bold plan for Wynnum has been revealed featuring a 27-storey, 275-apartment tower — the biggest the suburb has ever seen.
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A developer’s plan to put a previously sleepy suburb on Brisbane’s bayside on “show for the world” in time for the 2032 Olympic Games has taken a giant step forward after plans were revealed for a mega $130 million residential project in the suburb’s CBD.
HamBros Pty Ltd, who are responsible for several key developments in Wynnum such as the new cinema and the revamped Wynnum Health Hub, submitted a development application on May 13 for a 27-storey, 275-apartment tower at 74 Charlotte St, Wynnum.
The proposal, for the vacant land behind the Wynnum Health Hub on Bay Tce and next to the former Wynnum Central State School, features a mix of one, two and three-bedroom units as well as six penthouses.
The application for the building, named ‘Ora’ – Latin for edge or shore, also includes 463 carpark spaces, 5600sq m of retail and office space, a rooftop pool as well as a pool on level five along with a restaurant, gym and function room.
The proposal exceeds the five to eight storeys allowed as part of the Neighbourhood Plan but the developers said the plan was too old and needed to accommodate the growth the bayside has experienced in recent years.
Developer and HamBros director Justin Ham said the idea for the project came after a study 18 months ago which revealed the Wynnum CBD was far behind other areas around Brisbane with the same zoning, such as Mt Gravatt and Toowong
He said the development would bring foot traffic to the Wynnum CBD to boost businesses and landowners in the area.
“Businesses, employees and land owners are tired of the lack of trading hours, trading days, hours paid and property returns in the Wynnum CBD,” he said.
“We approached all landlords in the area and have written support from them all.”
Despite a development and retail boom in recent years, Mr Ham said the Wynnum CBD had been left behind due to lack of progress and development for the decades prior.
“Our project is designed to put Wynnum CBD on the ‘open for business’ map,” Mr Ham said in a statement to the Brisbane City Council.
“This landmark development … will have a huge financial and community positive impact on the Wynnum CBD and surrounding areas.
“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a beautiful space overlooking the best bay in the world.”
Mr Ham said the design for the project drew inspiration from the suburb’s foreshore.
He also said construction would start as soon as the project was approved by council.
“It will take three years, in time for the Olympics games, where Wynnum will shine and be on show for the world,” he said.
The project was designed by Sarah Porter of Ivory Collective.
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