FKG Group starts construction on Fairleigh Residences luxury tower in East Toowoomba

Ground has been broken on a six-storey luxury residential tower on the edge of the Toowoomba CBD, which the developers promise will include features “never been offered before” in the Garden City.

Construction has started on a set of luxury units overlooking Toowoomba’s premier park on the edge of the city’s CBD.

Developer FKG Group has broken ground on its six-storey residential development on Kitchener Street in East Toowoomba, with contactor (and company subsidiary) GFG Projects currently drilling foundations at the site.

Dubbed Fairleigh Residences, the project will include 18-luxury apartments and communal facilities like a swimming pool area on the roof.

The parcel of land sits directly next to Mothers Memorial and has extensive views of Queens Park to the north.

Construction has started on Fairleigh Residences, a set of luxury units overlooking Queens Park near the Toowoomba CBD.

FKG Group executive chairman Gary Gardner, who is also a Toowoomba councillor, said the firm’s advancement of the development reflected the city’s maturing residential market.

“Fairleigh exudes features that have never been offered to buyers in our region previously, reflecting Toowoomba’s coming of age as a vibrant and liveable regional city,” he said.

“Not only will residents enjoy sweeping views of parkland from their high-end luxury apartments, but they will also have access to Toowoomba’s only private roof terrace, adding to the development’s bespoke features.

“The FKG Group is very proud to be developing this groundbreaking project for the region, and interested parties are encouraged to reach out to explore this unique opportunity.”

Toowoomba's FKG Group has lodged plans to build a new six-storey apartment tower along Kitchener Street, overlooking Mothers Memorial. Designs by Feather and Lawry.

FKG Group first proposed the residential project in late 2023, with real estate experts believing its success could act as a litmus test for Toowoomba’s unit market.

The development also acted as the first test of Mr Gardner’s extensive conflicts of interest while performing as a councillor, which lead to a fiery spat with a colleague during a meeting last year.

Mr Gardner has repeatedly stated he has no involvement with the development of Fairleigh Residences, and was not involved in any decision of council directly relating to it.

The project might not be the only residential development along Kitchener Street, after 4500 sqm parcel directly opposite it on Phillip Street hit the market through an expressions of interest campaign.

According to the online listing by Ray White, the six-lot site has been marketed as a “mixed-use precinct” opportunity.

A 4500 sqm parcel off Phillip Street in East Toowoomba has hit the market through Ray White.

“The property’s zoning and location offer endless development possibilities, from mixed-use precincts incorporating retail, office and residential components to high-demand logistics or healthcare facilities,” the listing said.

“The existing building provides immediate interim use or can be reimagined as part of a bold redevelopment plan, ensuring that this property appeals to developers seeking short-term utility and long-term returns.”