In a multi-stage development, a section of Northshore Hamilton could first be used as an events space for concerts, a circus space, or a recreational centre before its final transformation into the Games Athletics Village for the 2023 Brisbane Olympics.
A development application (DEV2021/1200) submitted to the State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning is seeking approval to use parts of Northshore Hamilton for different activities for at least six years or until the Olympic Village opens.
Existing buildings in this section could be refurbished and repurposed to accommodate a cinema or drive-in theatre, a party venue for birthdays and weddings, or a flea market that could be held regularly.
The site might also be used for trade shows and exhibits, food or wine festivals, and an assortment of training or workshops. Updates and improvements to the public realms will include landscaping, lighting, and pedestrian access.
Photo Credit: State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
Currently, Stage 1 of the Northshore Hamilton Development Scheme, covering 304 hectares of land between Kingsford Smith Drive and the Brisbane River, is underway.
“The proposal in no way seeks to compromise the development of the site in line with the ultimate intent of the Development Scheme, but rather seeks to activate – through the use of public spaces and repurposing of existing buildings – the waterfront at Northshore with the anticipation that community goodwill will build, prospective investors will gain confidence, and vibrant people places will result,” the developers stated.
Meanwhile, the Games Athletics Village is expected to house more than 10,000 athletes and officials during the 2023 Brisbane Olympics. After the games, facilities in Northshore Hamilton will be offered as a residential site, an aged care facility, a social housing, or a build-to-rent market.
After its million-dollar makeover, Dan Murphy’s Hamilton has unveiled its new look highlighting a “craft beer canyon,” where customers can choose from almost 300 chilled beers!
The craft beer canyon offers Dan Murphy’s Hamilton customers the opportunity to broaden their options to support more homegrown brewers, distillers, and winemakers, as well as familiarise themselves with international brands.
Customers are enjoined to explore highlighted areas containing engaging information about a specific product or segment. This outlet is the second Queensland Dan Murphy’s store to have electronic shelf labels (ESLs) and NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, so drinks lovers can simply tap the shelf label with their smartphones to get more product information or read customer reviews about a specific product.
“We are increasingly innovating and using technology to meet the needs of our customers. ESL will help us communicate with shoppers in a new way, reduce paper usage and make our store teams more efficient,” Dan Murphy’s Managing Director Alex Freudmann said.
“When choosing what to range in our stores of the future, we use customers’ insights to handpick products that we know locals will love to create hyper-localised ranges. Brisbane is a big craft beer town, and we’ve added over 20 new local craft beers to the range including ales from Brisbane’s Catchment Brewing and Ipswich’s 4 Hearts.”
Mr Freudmann also said that they’ve studied what the customers want and saw their craving for education about the “world of drinks.” However, not everyone has the time to take up long-winded courses about craft beers so Dan Murphy’s came up with this new intiative, where the “magic moments” can take place.
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With the new design and technology, the Hamilton site also features a convenient central area set up for craft beer or wine tasting events, micro-classes, and other activities that could enhance customer experience.
“The micro-classes are perfect for customers who have 10-15 minutes spare while browsing the store. They don’t have to go through the hassle of booking in advance, instead, these classes are on-demand so customers decide when it suits them,” Mr Freudmann said.
Once the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, Dan Murphy’s Hamilton will regularly hosts the classes and in-store tastings.
“The most important thing for us is that the customer is in charge of how and what they want to experience or educate themselves about,” Mr Freudmann explained.
Dan Murphy’s Hamilton is located on Cnr Kingsford Smith Drive & Racecourse Rd.
The owner of an 84-year-old home in Hamilton acquired in February 2021 has appealed to Brisbane’s Planning and Environment Court after his request to demolish the property was rejected.
The house, located at 11 Dickson Terrace in Hamilton, was designed by JM Collin and was constructed in 1937. One of the notable features of the property is the panoramic view of Brisbane city and river.
Photo credit: Ray White Ascot
It’s currently configured as three flats with a generous 30.7-m frontage and based on the listing for the property, the buyer can ‘engage their architect to create their dream home, subject to Council’s approval.’
In April 2021, Hunter Family Capital Pty Ltd, the current owner of the 759-sqm site has submitted plans to demolish the pre-1947 house. However, in June 2021, BCC refused the applicant’s proposal.
Aerial view of the subject site (Photo credit: Brisbane City Council)
Explaining the grounds for refusal, Council said the dwelling continues to have a scale and form which is consistent with traditional building character and that it still meets the criteria for character listing in the Traditional building character Planning Scheme Policy.
The applicant then submitted the appeal in July 2021, noting that the application had been properly made and that the appellant is seeking approval of the application, claiming that it does not conflict with the Planning Scheme.
In the demolition report prepared by Vault Heritage on behalf of the applicant, they reiterated that Council already granted a demolition approval for the site in 2009 and has extended it in 2011. However, these previous demolition approvals were never actioned and have subsequently lapsed.
‘Protected Pre-1947 Dwelling’
Historical aerial photograph of the Hamilton area taken on 20 April 1936 with the subject site (Photo credit: Brisbane City Council)
Prior to submitting an appeal to Planning and Environment Court, the proposal has received a few submissions from locals who opposed the demolition plan.
A submission prepared by ‘Urbanista Town Planning Services’ on behalf of an interested local resident of Dickson Terrace stated that the demolition of this dwelling will result in the loss of a dwelling that forms part of the traditional streetscape.
Meanwhile, the appeal result remains pending as of writing. For more details and updates about the appeal, see DA-A005715203.
Wine lovers in Albion will soon have a new place to go for their usual libation or to try something new, as Wineism prepares to open with a boutique selection of over 400 brands to choose from.
Wineism, the boutique liquor storeset to occupy one of the spaces at the Albion Fine Trades starting November 2021, will feature over 400 brands of both old and new world wines — from sauvignon blanc and chardonnay varieties to burgundies and Barolos.
Photo credit: Albion Fine Trades
The bottle shop will be mostly retail, but it will have a small bar area where guests can sip their purchases whilst nibbling on charcuterie, cheese boards, and rotating small bites.
At the helm will be wine guru Ian Trinkle, who was the head sommelier at ARIA Brisbane and Howard Smith Wharves before finally deciding to set up his own bottle shop. Wineism will also hold classes for those who would like to become qualified sommeliers.
Wine connoisseurs will also be given a chance to join The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) for wine, spirit and sake education courses. Trinkle, as an educator for WSET, will be taking charge of the masterclasses in the store.
Ian Trinkle (Photo credit: Howard Smith Wharves/Facebook)
Besides Trinkle’s hand-picked selection of local and international wine brands he discovered through the years, the shop will also include his personal collection, such as Joshua Cooper Wines, one of the most prestigious wine brands in Victoria, and a small range of vermouth.
The wines will be housed in a 200-sqm space in Albion Fine Trades, currently home to some of Brisbane’s most recognised tastemakers and creators such as Neighbourhood Coffee Roasters, Jocelyn’s Provisions, and The Cheeseboard.
Stay tuned to Albion Fine Trades’ Facebook page for more updates on Wineism’s opening.
Despite the economic and lifestyle challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, the red-hot Hamilton property market continued to be in high demand during the period ending June 2021, as wealthy buyers look to buy into established investment areas with blue-chip amenities and steady appreciation in value.
As the world adapted to the new normal, wealthy buyers continued to crave lifestyle locations close to everything they need and and with the perks they want, as they spent most of their time at home. Hamilton, as one of Brisbane’s blue-chip suburbs, benefited greatly from this affluent largesse, as one of Brisbane’s most established property markets, with median home values soaring well north of a million.
From July 2020 to June 2021, Hamilton’s median house price growth showed a robust 25.65 percent, driving the dollar value to $1,935,000, per data from Property Market Updates.
104 houses were sold during this period, in an average of 89 days on market. Hamilton’s property market is still projected to grow in the coming years.
The most expensive house sold for this period, at $12,000,000, has been a renovated hilltop house on Markwell Street with a 180-degree view of Brisbane and the surrounding landscapes. With the functionality of an ultra-modern house, this luxurious estate has its own leisure facilities for the families though it’s within walking distance from Racecourse Road and close to one of the most expensive schools in Brisbane, St Margaret’s.
Unit Price Growth
Median unit prices of partment properties in Hamilton also showed a modest 2.77 percent increase, pushing the dollar median to $515,000. There were more apartment buyers than house buyers for this period as 270 properties were snapped up by buyers at an average of 76 days. Whilst the growth gap between houses and units in Hamilton continues to widen, this suburb’s unit market is still well above the median for the rest of Brisbane’s property market.
Hamilton is home to some of Brisbane’s oldest families, thus earning the distinction as a suburb of “old wealth.” These families built iconic mansions, some of which are still standing, that have the best views of the CBD and the neighbouring suburbs.
This district was named after Gustavus Hamilton, the owner of Hamilton Hotel, the first hotel in the suburb, which became a landmark and reference point at a time when buildings were still a luxury and quite a few in the area.
In recent years, old Hamilton merged with the new developments like the master-planned Northshore Hamilton project, the largest waterfront development in Queensland that has transformed a former wharf into a residential and commercial hub.
In the next decade, the area will be an integral part of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics as with the plan to build the Brisbane Athlete’s Village.
The revitalisation of Portside Wharf, a former cruise ship terminal, has also improved and modernised Hamilton’s lifestyle as it is now for many apartment dwellers, who could walk around the dining and shopping precinct, or enjoy various recreational activities with their friends or family.
“I purchased a unit in the portside precinct last year and couldn’t be happier with my choice. I moved from a large house in a nice suburb but felt isolated and bored there. Now in Hamilton, I feel happy and connected. I walk my dog along the river morning and night and visit the dog park every day. Almost everyone we encounter is very friendly and approachable for a chat. Cafes, restaurants, bars, cinema, groceries, retail stores, medical facilities… It’s all here on your doorstep!”
Deborahfaye, Homely
“I lived over a year in Hamilton, pricey but comfortable, beautiful, close to city, airport. little nightlife in Racecourse road.”
Granddad Jack’s, Gold Coast’s very first craft, spirits, and liqueurs distillery, has finally landed in Brisbane after opening its newest location in the backstreets of Albion.
For starters, Granddad Jack’s Albion offers a gin tasting board consisting of 20 ml of each of the distillery’s three main gins: Greenhouse Gin, London dry Two Pencils Gin, and 65 Miles Gin.
From there, guests can move on to their gins and tonics with their choice of gin. They also have creative cocktails for adventurous drinkers, such as the Barrel-Aged Negroni, Manhattan, and Martini.
The new bar and distillery’s interior pays homage to the real Granddad Jack, the grandfather of owner David Ridden. The area has plenty of green space, taking inspiration from Granddad Jack’s garden, where he would have friends or neighbours coming over for a chat and some whiskey.
“He loved sitting with friends and family in his backyard by the greenhouse, sipping whiskey and chatting all afternoon amongst his garden,” shared the owner through the website.
This also inspired them to create the recipe for their Greenhouse Gin, one of their signature cocktails, known for its zesty and fragrant notes with its combination of cucumber, rose-hip, lemon myrtle, grapefruit peel and juniper.
In addition to their spirits, liqueurs, and signature cocktails, they also offer make-your-own gin classes, tastes tests, and tours. Granddad Jack’s make-your-own gin class is the first of its kind in South East Queensland, allowing guests to choose their own botanicals and learn to distil on a four-hour guided experience.
Bookings are essential. Fur babies are also welcome and you can bring your own food. For more information including trading hours, visit Granddad Jack’s website or follow them on Facebook or on Instagram @granddadjacks_bne.
The 2021 Brisbane Festival is about to end in a few days, but there’s still a few more fun activities you must not miss if you haven’t already been, such as the free light-themed art installations, Airship Orchestra and Sky Castle in Northshore Hamilton.
Take a sunset cruise on Brisbane’s Art Boat to see the Airship Orchestra on 25 September 2021. This interactive installation is composed of 16 inflatable characters, to immerse audiences in a glowing world where you can experience the Brisbane River in a new light.
Created by art and technology company Eness, this installation produces notes playing real-time with the sound evolving as you interact with the characters.
Aside from the Airship Orchestra, Brisbane’s Art Boat also features a lively bar, live performances, and an evening soundscape by Tribal Experiences Managing Director and Yuggera and Turrbal man, Shannon Ruska. To book your cruise, visit Brisbane Festival’s website.
Sky Castle
Photo credit: Eness
This free-to-visit interactive installation is a magical dreamscape of inflatable arches, with ethereal symphonic work that changes colour as visitors move through its luminous arches. Also a great work of Eness, this installation’s light and music have been specially orchestrated to inspire joy and hope in people as they flow in and out.
“As more people join the journey, the contemporary score crescendos in intensity creating a lush, orchestral piece that is different every night as it responds to crowd flow and fluctuations,” said Eness.
Sky Castle will be open for viewing from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. until 25 Sept.
Stay COVID safe when attending the event by maintaining social distancing, checking in with the QLD app, and wearing a mask.
Did you know that Van Gogh Alive, the most visited multi-sensory experience in the world, is finally coming to Brisbane? Having been shown to 65 cities worldwide, this not-to-be-missed art exhibit is set to excite art enthusiasts in the city as it arrives in Hamilton next month.
This exhibit, which will be popping up at Northshore Hamilton from 29 October to 28 November 2011, will change your preconceived notions about visiting art museums and art galleries, that they are all built for silent observation. Van Gogh’s works have been displayed and enjoyed worldwide for over a century – but never in an immersive way like this.
Photo credit: Grande Experiences
With Van Gogh Alive, expect to be amazed as it presents a vibrant symphony of light, colour and sound, combined and amplified to create what visitors are calling “an unforgettable multi-sensory experience.”
Van Gogh’s works, including an exact recreation of his famous painting, the “Café Terrace at Night,” will be housed in The Grand Pavilion, a specially designed and constructed 25,000 square foot immersive gallery.
Photo credit: Grande Experiences
Designed by Australian designer Anna Cordingley, the Grand Pavilion also houses two immersive areas: The Sunflower Infinity Room and a walk-through immersive recreation of arguably Van Gogh’s most famous painting, “Starry Night.”
Photo credit: Grande Experiences
Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased via Ticketek. The show is presented by Grande Experiences, Andrew Kay, BBC Studios, and Fane, in partnership with Lexus.
Interactive sound and light installations will be on exhibit at Northshore Hamilton in September 2021 as the iconic Brisbane Festival returns bigger and brighter than ever to chase away the blues brought by the pandemic.
Light up your September days and nights with Sky Castle, an interactive installation that is making its home at Northshore Hamilton before floating down the river on Brisbane’s Art Boat. This dreamy, interactive sound and light installation features a cluster of inflatable arches that span in colourful symphony across the public space.
Sky Castle (Photo credit: ENESS)
Launched in Melbourne’s Fed Square in 2020 to celebrate its emergence from a third lockdown, Sky Castle already made its way in Shenzhen and in Hong Kong, evoking joy and hope with its light, colour, and music.
Meanwhile, the Airship Orchestra is a collection of inflatables representing “mystical tribe of unearthly characters beamed from the night stars.”
Photo credit: ENESS
In full, the custom light installation showcases 16 inflatables (some up to six metres) extending over a 500 square metre area. The sound experience is its own spatial environment, immersing visitors in an arresting score written character-by-character for a full choir. The generative soundscape synced with light creates an adventure that is aesthetically dynamic both day and night.
Photo credit: ENESS
The interactive art installation is made by Victoria-based art and technology company ENESS. Since 1997, the company has been installing artworks worldwide for signature commercial buildings; urban and cultural precincts; festivals, galleries and museums of modern art.
Both Sky Castle (15-25 Sept) and Airship Orchestra (3-12 Sept) are free to view in Hamilton, but you will need tickets for a cruise. For more information about the events, check out Brisbane Festival’s website or follow the festival’s Facebook page for updates.
Did you know that it’s World Honeybee Day on 21 August 2021? This special day is observed every third Saturday in August to show appreciation to all the honey bees and the beekeepers who tend the hives.
If you feel like drinking a toast in honour of all the bees and the role they play for the ecosystem, celebrate at home with these easy and delicious cocktails that are truly worth the buzz!
Put all items in a cocktail shake with ice and shake
Strain and garnish with a flower
These spirits are all available to purchase from national retailers including Dan Murphy’s and BWS. Dan Murphy’s Hamilton is located at Cnr Kingsford Smith Drive & Racecourse Road, Hamilton. You can shop online and have your order ready within two hours.
For more information about deliveries and direct to boot (contactless pickup), visit Dan Murphy’s website or call +61 1300 723 388.
