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Brookfield Proposes Innovative Built-to-Rent Development at Portside Wharf, Hamilton

Photo Credit: DEV2023/1402

In an effort to provide more housing solutions to a waiting market, Brookfield has submitted a groundbreaking development application for a dual-tower, built-to-rent residential project in Portside Wharf, Hamilton.

The proposal, designed by renowned architectural firm Fender Katsalidis, aims to revolutionize the rental market by offering 560 purpose-built apartments alongside a range of non-residential amenities.

Located at 11 Macarthur Avenue, the project seeks to create a vibrant and sustainable community within the picturesque riverfront site with two 23-storey towers standing at a maximum height of approximately 85 meters. This would be the first built-to-rent (BTR) project in Northshore Hamilton, demonstrating Brookfield‘s commitment to innovative housing solutions.

The apartments will range from studios to three-bedroom units for low-income households, students and vulnerable populations.

Brookfield Hamilton build-to-rent — Photo Credit: DEV2023/1402

Aside from high-density residential units, the key features of the development include a café, a shop with a dog-grooming salon, a sizable co-working space, and a gymnasium. Whilst primarily intended for residents, the non-residential spaces are also open to the broader community, fostering inclusivity and social interaction.

The proposed food and drink outlets are designed with their own unique layout to accommodate diverse retail concepts. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, while the café provides a space for coffee and light meals.

The office spaces are meant to cater to the needs of various businesses, with different sizes and configurations, including meeting rooms, conference facilities, and workstations. Additionally, the development will feature a parking station with multiple levels, designated spaces, and separate areas for motorcycles and bicycles to ensure convenient and secure parking for residents and visitors.

To promote a sense of community, the development will offer ample communal space, including a sizable recreation zone on the podium level. This area has outdoor pools and spas, seating areas, garden lawns, a residents’ lounge, wellness and spa facilities, a wine library, private dining areas, a dog lawn, BBQ areas, and a games room.

The proposed development is also committed to sustainability, targeting a 4 Star Green Star ‘Buildings’ rating. The apartments will aim for exceptional performance in the Green Star ‘Energy Use’ category, achieving an average NatHERS 7-star rating across the development and a minimum rating of 5.5 stars.

The project will incorporate a car share scheme and electric vehicle charging facilities, along with dedicated solar panel zones on the rooftop to supply common areas with electricity.

The development application, #DEV2023/1402, was submitted to the State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning on 18 May 2023 and is currently under review.

Published 25-May-2023

Transdev and Vlogren Collaborate to Bring 17 Electric Buses to South East Queensland

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Seventeen electric buses will soon be added to South East Queensland’s public transport system through Eagle Farm-based company Volgren.

These buses, which will be progressively added to the existing fleet, will serve the eastern suburbs of Brisbane. The first e-bus commenced operations in February, with the remaining 16 expected to join the network soon.

The Queensland branch of the transport giant Transdev collaborated with Translink, the State Government public transport agency, to order these environmentally friendly buses.

The buses will benefit from the solar system already installed at Transdev’s Capalaba depot, providing them with partial charging capabilities. Volgren’s manufacturing facility, located in Eagle Farm, will oversee the production of these buses.

Each of the 12.5-meter Volvo BZL buses will support five jobs and feature dual 300kW electric motors, accommodating 43 passengers. The new electric buses are not only more environmentally friendly but also quieter and fully equipped with modern features, according to Mark McKenzie, the managing director of Transdev Queensland.

Transdev Queensland is undertaking significant depot work, including the installation of cabling, utilities, and new vehicle chargers, in preparation for an electric and hydrogen-based future. The introduction of these 17 electric buses plays a crucial role in achieving emissions reduction targets, as stated by Queensland’s energy minister, Mark Bailey.

The government plans to transition to zero-emissions buses, with all new buses on the South East Queensland urban network being zero-emissions starting from 2025. The implementation of zero-emission buses in regional areas will begin between 2025 and 2030.

In addition to their environmental benefits, the shift to electric buses also provides an opportunity for upskilling the local workforce in renewable energy. Transdev’s McKenzie hopes that the work being done with Translink can serve as a model for future zero-emission bus operators, offering valuable technical skills that can be transferred to other industries.

With these 17 new electric buses, Transdev’s Queensland fleet will consist of approximately one-fifth of zero-emissions vehicles. This move aligns with the government’s commitment to increasing the use of electric buses in the state. The Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Cairns already have a combined total of 20 electric buses in operation, and by the end of 2023, it is expected that over 50 electric buses will be deployed across Queensland.

The Queensland government aims to have all new bus purchases in the southeast region be electric by 2025. Meanwhile, regional bus purchases are targeted to be electric by 2030. These goals parallel similar initiatives in other states, such as the Australian Capital Territory, which has already made all new bus purchases electric, Victoria’s commitment to achieving this by 2025, and New South Wales plan to electrify its entire bus fleet by 2047.

The 17 new electric buses will be stationed at Transdev’s Capalaba depot and will rely partially on solar panels and electricity stored in 10 Tesla batteries for charging. Mark McKenzie explained that the buses will be recharged during periods of high demand and benefit from the charging opportunities provided by the existing solar farm.

Published 24 May 2023

Portside Wharf’s Sweetest Addition: Rise Bakery Hits Hamilton After Gold Coast Success

Gold Coast’s best bakery is coming to town! Rise Bakery is set to expand to Brisbane, with a sister venue opening soon at Hamilton’s Portside Wharf.

Read: Portside Wharf Set for Major Transformation

Renowned chefs Adrien Marcinowski and Maxime Bournazel are spearheading this coveted patisserie and wine bar. They expressed their attraction to the tenancy at Portside Wharf, citing the lively community within the precinct and the excellent riverfront position as key factors.

Nestled within a spacious 155-sqm site with both indoor and outdoor spaces, this magnificent duo will enthral patrons with their signature range of tantalising French delicacies.

Picture yourself savouring the ethereal delights of flaky, butter-infused croissants and artisanal bread that will transport you to the enchanting streets of Paris.

Rise’s Gold Coast location (Photo credit: James Patten/Google Maps)

As if that wasn’t enough, the bakery will proudly present a captivating collection of patisserie creations so exquisitely adorned that they might just be deemed too beautiful to consume.

Yet, there’s more to this extraordinary destination than meets the eye. Enter the realm of the breathtaking champagne bar, an opulent oasis where effervescent French bubbles flow freely, harmonising with the melodic notes of Bear Bones coffee and the aromatic allure of Tavalon tea.

Not to be outdone, a thoughtfully curated selection of global wines stands ready to embark on a journey of sensory delight with each discerning guest.

Designed by the visionary talents at Clui Design, the interior of this remarkable establishment is a manifestation of elegance and sophistication.

Upon its completion, Rise Bakery will boast a sophisticated and enchanting ambiance, inspired by the allure of French aesthetics. Their interior design will exude elegance, characterised by a palette of ethereal whites, delicate pinks, and tasteful touches of gold.

Read: FOSH Alert: Upmarket Seafood Restaurant Soon to Open at Portside Wharf

This dazzling bakery will join the ranks of other esteemed culinary establishments at Portside Wharf, including the seafood restaurant, Fosh by Michael Tassis by mid-2023. Follow the Portside Wharf’s website to stay updated about the Rise Bakery’s opening.

Rise Bakery will be located within Portside Wharf at 39 Hercules St, Hamilton.

Published 11-May-2023

Reviving a Century-Old Beauty: The Magnificent Transformation of Katanga

Photo credit: Brisbane City Council / heritage.brisbane.qld.gov.au

The century-old residence Katanga is currently undergoing a transformation that is expected to restore it to its former glory.

Brisbane’s distinguished luxury builders, Solaire Properties, have taken on the task of renovating this historic character house into a luxurious modern residence.

Heritage-listed Katanga was initially built in 1884 for the distinguished Dickson family, who played significant roles in the business and political spheres of both Brisbane and Queensland. It was built in the Colonial style that was prevalent during the nineteenth century and reflects the residential development of Hamilton in the late nineteenth century.

At the time of its construction, Hamilton and Ascot were emerging as affluent residential areas, attracting wealthy and middle-class residents.

Reviving a Century-Old Beauty: The Magnificent Transformation of Katanga — *Photo credit: Solaire /* katangabysolaire.com.au

Although determining the exact departure date of the Dickson family from the property may be difficult to ascertain, available evidence indicates that they might have sold it in 1905.

Before Solaire Properties took on the project, the property had remained unoccupied for a minimum of 15 years and had significantly deteriorated. They noted that there were indications of homeless individuals inhabiting the premises, as well as severe wood rot, asbestos, and water damage.

To design the renovation, Solaire Properties enlisted the assistance of Twohill and James, a renowned architecture firm. The project, which includes a 7-meter pool, a deck, an internal lift, a mudroom, a home gym, and a theatre, among other features, will include a new build that will account for more than 50% of the property. The result will be an entirely new home and a luxurious house and land package.

Katanga is set to be an extraordinary property, boasting 1,113m2 of land, approximately 1,145m2 of GFA, and a six-car basement. It will include six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and two powder rooms, lift access to all three levels, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, a gym, and a cinema room.

This property boasts more than 32 meters of street frontage to one of Brisbane’s highly regarded streets, situated among Hamilton’s esteemed residences on the hillside.

Solaire is Reviving a Century-Old Beauty — *Photo credit: Solaire /* katangabysolaire.com.au

It also features breathtaking Brisbane River views and is located within proximity to popular dining and retail precincts, including Portside Wharf, Eat Street, and Ascot’s Racecourse Road.

In addition, the property falls within the catchment areas of Ascot State School, Fortitude Valley State Secondary College, and Aviation High. Furthermore, it is conveniently located just a short drive away from several of Brisbane’s high-end private schools and colleges.

Published 14-April-2023

Stanwell To Supply Brisbane Airport With 100 Per Cent Renewable Energy

Energy generator Stanwell will supply Brisbane Airport with 100 per cent renewable energy, as part of a recently signed landmark renewable energy agreement between them.

Read: Get to Know Katana, a Hamilton Landmark Since the 19th Century

Every year, Stanwell will supply the airport up to 185 GWh of renewable energy, allowing all of their operations to run on clean energy, from the terminals to the runway lights, to the terminals, travellators, escalators, retail shops, and IT and electric vehicles refuellers.

Brisbane Airport was historically known for its coal-fired energy generation, but has since made a commitment to support Queensland’s decarbonisation efforts.

Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said it marked a major milestone towards cutting energy emissions in the sunshine state by 90 per cent by 2035.

“The Palaszczuk Government’s Energy and Jobs Plan is the most ambitious action on climate change and renewables in Queensland’s history,” Minister Scanlon said.

Brisbane Airport Corporation Chief Executive Gert-Jan de Graaff said the deal would mean BAC could meet its net zero emissions commitment by 2025, 25 years earlier than planned.

“We welcome this deal with Stanwell and are proud to be customer number one in its renewable energy pipeline,” Mr de Graaff said.

“This clean energy deal delivers on Brisbane Airport Corporation’s commitment to be a sustainable world leading airport city.

Stanwell CEO, Michael O’Rourke, said Stanwell was proud to be supporting Brisbane Airport Corporation accelerate its net zero target by 2025 through its retail arm Stanwell Energy.

“This is the first of many renewable energy options Stanwell Energy will be offering to support our commercial and industrial customers meet their decarbonisation requirements,” Mr O’Rouke said.

Read: Eldernell Hill: From 19th Century Aboriginal Camp to Blue-Chip Hamilton Location

“Stanwell Energy is unique in its approach when it comes to its service offering. Our dedicated account managers are able to work with customers to develop tailored energy contracts that provide flexibility, security, and access to renewable options.

Published 3-April-2023

‘Monet in Paris’ Set to Dazzle in Northshore Hamilton

Photo Credit: Monet In Paris/Facebook

“Monet in Paris,” a multi-sensory experience featuring the works of the founder of impressionist painting, Claude Monet, will mark its world premiere at Northshore Hamilton.

From the same team that delivered “Van Gogh Alive,” the new exhibition, debuting on 7 June 2023 and will run until 6 August 2023, will be housed at the Le Grand Palais.

Unlike a traditional exhibition, there will be no physical works by Monet. Instead, his masterpieces will be a scaled-up 360-degree presentation set against a 250-metre marquee that even non-art lovers will find exciting.

The immersive exhibition, which will have over 3,000 images, will be even more unforgettable with scents and sounds to really set the mood. Also featured in the exhibition are the masterpieces of Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas.

Depending on your ticket package, “Monet in Paris” will also feature a two-hour Paint Like Monet session for 18-year-old and above guests and a High Tea in Paree celebration at the S4 Gallery.

Paint Like Monet’s package includes:

Two (2) Entries into the Monet in Paris Experience
Two (2) Glasses of Champagne de Saint-Gall Premier Cru (or a tipple of your choice)
A two hour session allocated for painting your masterpiece with guidance, including all supplies

High Tea in Paree’s ticket package has:

Two (2) Entries into the Monet in Paris Experience
A 3-tiered arrangement of decadent sweets and artisanal savouries to share
Two (2) Glasses of Champagne de Saint-Gall Premier Cru, wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage
Your choice of a Pot of Maison du Thé tea or coffee

Ticket bookings have officially opened via the official site.

Published 20 March 2023

Flipside Circus Opens Brisbane Circus Centre, Its New Home At Northshore Hamilton

Youth company Flipside Circus, the largest youth arts organisation in Queensland, has opened Brisbane Circus Centre, their new home located at Northshore Hamilton.

Read: Northshore Hamilton Transformation Accelerated, Development Scheme Amendment Approved

The newest circus training centre in town is expected to welcome around 110,000 visitors a year, and is now Queensland’s largest circus centre.

Flipside Circus officially opened the Brisbane Circus Centre in March 2023, with a celebration attended by members of the community.

Flipside Circus Creative Director and CEO Robert Kronk said they wanted a space that was big and bold and playful and this newly opened facility ticked all the boxes.

“The building is like a bit of circus apparatus in itself; it’s playful, it opens out, there are cantilevers jutting out in all directions and we have some really cool plans to break out of that building in novel ways and hang people off walls and overhangs,” Mr Kronk said.

Flipside Circus’ new home is made from shipping containers and prefabricated materials, which was designed based on Northshore Brisbane’s values of adaptability and future-proofing.

The new centre offers a variety of classes, aerials like lyra, silks and trapeze, mini-trampoline, hula hooping, juggling, and devil sticks.

Mr Kronk finds it exciting that the Brisbane Circus Centre will not only help the organisation expand their training program but the capacity to create and perform shows to share with audiences at home.

The centre is supported by the Australian Government, which contributed $1 million towards its construction through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development’s Community Development Grants Program.

Read: How Northshore Hamilton Evolved from 19th-Century Fishing Ground to Premier Waterfront Precinct

Flipside Circus is a not-for-profit organisation which aims to empower communities through circus. To learn more about their programs, visit their website or follow them on Facebook.

Published 12-March-2023

Altis Buys Cullen Avenue West Property in the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area

Altis Property Partners has acquired its second large-form industrial investment for $32.25 million in the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area.

The site on Cullen Avenue West is part of the Trade Coast precinct, one of the largest employment sites and sought-after locations in Queensland. Spanning 12,032 square metres, the property’s tenants include Freedom Fuels, Scout Aerial Services and Plastral.

Altis intends to upgrade the business park in time for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and make it available for more tenants. This was the key reason for the company’s decision to secure the asset because of its benefits in the future.

“One of the key characteristics which attracted us to this asset is the benefit from the future infrastructure investment in the precinct,” Gareth Price, the Director Capital Transactions at Altis said. “The Northshore Hamilton Priority Development area will undergo a major transformation into a vibrant, mixed-use precinct. This new industrial acquisition fits within our strategy of buying in core markets, centrally and conveniently located to employment hubs, with access to key infrastructure.”

“We are thrilled to add this asset to Altis’ diversified AREEP4 fund due to its diversified income and near term positive rental reversion opportunity due to the short weighted average lease expiry (“WALE”),” James King, the Director Investment Management and Capital said. “This acquisition reflects the exact type of asset the fund is targeting with the ability to access value by increasing the net rental income and extending the WALE in a tightly held precinct with the lowest vacancy rate of c0.6% in the Brisbane industrial market. Despite the headwinds caused by the inflationary environment we find ourselves in, we feel strong supportive fundamentals remain for the industrial sector at the right entry prices.”

It comes a few months after Altis also acquired a 9.03-hectare industrial investment in Western Australia and a Build-to-Rent project in Melbourne.

Published 4 March 2023

Hamilton’s Eldernell Terrace Named Most Expensive Street In Brisbane For 2023

Did you know that Eldernell Terrace in Hamilton is the most expensive street in Brisbane for 2023? Here is some of the latest information about the street, based on data from property research firm Suburbtrends.

Read: Eldernell Hill: From 19th Century Aboriginal Camp to Blue-Chip Hamilton Location

Eldernell Terrace came out on the top spot of Suburbtrends’ Top 100 Streets in Brisbane for 2023. According to the report, the median price for houses at Eldernell Tce is around $3.86 million on average.

Hamilton dominated the list with a total of 21 streets on the list. It’s followed by Ascot and Tenerrife, both with 18, and New Farm with 11. Besides Eldernell Tce, here are other streets in Hamilton which made it to the top 100:

Street	Median house price estimate
Markwell Street	$3,804,000
Dickson Terrace	$3,704,000
Mullens St	$3,702,500
Riverview Tce	$3,466,000
Perry St	$3,465,000
Lawes St	$3,395,000
Quarry St	$3,369,000
Hillside Crescent	$3,355,000
Windermere Road	$3,321,000
Langside Rd	$3,301,000
Ludlow St	$3,214,000
Killara Avenue	$3,210,000
Annie St	$3,073,000
Atkinson St	$2,948,000
Grays Rd	$2,826,500
Hipwood Rd	$2,824,000
Whyenbah St	$2,794,000
Crescent Rd	$2,766,000
Prospect Tce	$2,726,500

Suburbtrends founder Kent Lardner said this ranking highlights how much the city and riverside suburbs still represent some of the highest priced streets across greater Brisbane.

“The prestigious suburbs of Hamilton and Ascot dominate our top 100 list. It is no surprise to see most of the streets are located close to the city and along the Brisbane river,” said Mr Lardner.

View of the river from Eldernell Terrace (Photo credit: Google Street View)

“What did surprise was the high value per square metre in the streets of New Farm and Teneriffe, which is some of the most expensive land in Australia.”

Mr Lardner also noted that the methodology was not about selecting streets with one or two sales of mansions or streets with very large block sizes.

“We have selected streets with a significant number of houses with the highest overall median prices, rather than selecting a street based on the sale of one mansion,” he said.

“Our methodology has created a very different ‘top streets’ list representing streets with a significant number of high priced properties and surrounded by the highest priced homes in the country,” he added.

Read: Why Toorak on Annie St is a House of Prominence in Hamilton

To see the list of Brisbane’s top 100 streets for 2023, visit suburbtrends.com.

Fire-powered Pan-Asian Restaurant Flaming & Co To Open At Racecourse Road

Attention, Asian food lovers! A new pan-Asian, fire-powered restaurant called Flaming & Co will soon open along Racecourse Road.

Read: FOSH Alert: Upmarket Seafood Restaurant Soon to Open at Portside Wharf

Flaming & Co is a new concept from the Phoenix Group, the same Chinese restaurant group that has been operating in Australia since 1999. Originally from New South Wales, they entered the Brisbane market in 2019 with a location at George Street, serving their famous yum cha and dim sum.

Although the menu at their new restaurant is still being finalised, diners can expect modern Australian dishes, with influences from various Asian cuisines, including Sichuan, Korean, Cantonese, and Japanese.

As with traditional pan-Asian cuisine, food will come from a fusion of flavours and ingredients from throughout Asia. Sichuan cuisine, for instance, is known for its bold flavours from the abundant use of spices.

To be located next to Kos Cafe and Krazy Dessert Restaurant and Bar, the place will undergo a major transformation, with the addition of a hidden bar area and laneway dining. Guests can also choose to sit and watch the staff prepare the dishes live from the open kitchen.

Inside the open kitchen, chefs will cook almost everything on the menu over open flames, such as the flamed oysters and fish with chilli marinade. Whilst fire is the theme here, there will also be deep-fried dishes from the new restaurant.

On the drinks front, the owners have curated an impressive list of brews and wines both from local and international makers. There will also be cocktails and mixed drinks to pair with their pan-Asian fare.

Read: Get to Know Katana, a Hamilton Landmark Since the 19th Century

Flaming & Co is anticipated to open by March 2023. We will keep you posted with further information once they open.