Construction has officially commenced on the first stage of Red & Co’s $800-million Duet Portside development in Northshore Hamilton, marking a significant moment for Brisbane’s northside residential market.
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The developer turned the first sod on Duet Porta, the inaugural 25-level tower within the broader Duet Portside masterplan, on a 7,500 square metre site at 11-23 MacArthur Avenue. The tower will deliver 200 premium residences ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to three-bedroom-plus-multi-purpose-room configurations.
Builder 5Point has been appointed to deliver the tower, with completion scheduled for the second quarter of 2028.
Red & Co described the project as centred on the balance between an active urban lifestyle and the calm of the riverfront, a vision it says is now beginning to take shape on site.
Design rooted in place
The project has been designed by Plus Studio, whose approach draws directly from the site’s riverside context. The studio described its vision as one of harmony between built form and natural surroundings, with a material palette that mirrors the soft, warm tones of the landscape. Maximising natural light and city views were central considerations throughout the design process.
The development offers a boutique collection of expansive residences for those seeking space, elegance, and connection to their environment.
Confidence in the Brisbane market
Red & Co Director and Co-Founder Keiran Foster said the groundbreaking reflects strong confidence in Brisbane’s appetite for premium inner-city product, particularly in well-established locations like Northshore Hamilton.
He noted that having 5Point locked in as builder brings an important degree of certainty to the project in what remains a challenging construction environment. Foster also pointed to the scarcity of sites in the Portside precinct as a key driver of the development’s appeal, saying opportunities to deliver new premium apartments in the area are becoming increasingly limited.
Duet Porta sits adjacent to the Portside Wharf lifestyle hub and the Brisbane Riverwalk, giving residents immediate access to boutique dining, retail, and strong transport connections to both the CBD and Brisbane Airport.
The Olympic effect
According to TOTAL Property Group, the commencement of construction is likely to bolster confidence among buyers, particularly those watching Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.
TOTAL Property Group Managing Director Adrian Parsons said construction starting is a meaningful signal for interstate buyers from Sydney and Melbourne who have been eyeing the Brisbane market. He pointed to sustained residential price growth, population increases, relative affordability, and ongoing infrastructure investment as the pillars underpinning demand.
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Parsons also noted a broader shift in buyer behaviour, with downsizers and owner-occupiers increasingly gravitating toward high-quality apartments in amenity-rich, established suburbs. In his view, Duet Porta has been deliberately designed to meet exactly that kind of demand.
With works now under way, completion is scheduled for the second quarter of 2028, cementing Duet Porta’s place as the first stage of what Red & Co envisions as a landmark addition to the Portside precinct.
Published 7-May-2026
