This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
BRISBANE’S Portside Wharf is set to undergo an extensive $20 million transformation into a reimagined dining, retail and entertainment precinct.
Located on the Brisbane River at Hamilton, the redevelopment by boutique designer Cavill Architects in partnership with Urbis will comprise an extended entry plaza and main street, with additional shading and landscaping to enable year-round outdoor dining.
“We have built a strong foundation at Portside Wharf since its opening 16 years ago, and this significant investment will further enhance its reputation as a dining, shopping, entertainment and lifestyle destination,” said Lee Butterworth, managing director at Brookfield Residential Properties.
“It is an opportune time to shape a new vision and future for Portside Wharf, one that refocuses on and celebrates the rich history and people of our local community.”
The refreshed and activated riverfront will see new tenancies created with defined sub-precincts for dining, retail and entertainment. This on top of dedicated areas for lifestyle, wellness, convenience and premium boutiques.
“The redevelopment will entice new visitors to rediscover our village by the water, while redefining our vibrant neighbourhood locale for the more than 4,000 residents now living in the immediate area,” added Butterworth.
“The changes we are making will amplify our community connections, provide exciting day and night experiences, leverage even further our enviable waterfront location, and create enticing spaces for our customers to relax, unwind and socialise,” added Butterworth.
Spanning more than 12,000 of retail space, Portside Wharf is currently home to tenants including Sono Japanese Restaurant, Byblos, Gusto Da Gianni, Dendy Cinema and the recently expanded Zeneldin’s IGA.
“Portside Wharf really led the charge in introducing new residents and retailers to this location and, over time, it has been complemented by a sequence of adjoining public spaces and parkland,” said Andrew D’Occhio, Co-director at Cavill Architects.
“Portside Wharf’s investment will better connect the precinct to those new spaces and the surrounding Hamilton suburb, making it a comfortable year-round place to visit by foot, with new softened materials, shading and landscaping offering the dual benefit of shaping high-quality places to gather and protection from the elements.”
Works on Portside Wharf are scheduled to commence in late 2022 and are anticipated to be finalised by December 2023.
