A development application has been lodged for high density mixed-use development at Portside Wharf, located at 11 – 23 Macarthur Avenue, Hamilton.
Designed by Fender Katsalidis, the proposal seeks five hundred and sixty (560) residential units of a high density nature, within two (2) 23 storey residential buildings (maximum building height is approximately 85m RL). The existing car parking area and former cruise ship terminal check-in facility will be removed to facilitate the redevelopment retaining three existing mature fig trees within the adjacent Macarthur Avenue verge that are protected.
Development Detail
– 560 residential units
– Build to rent
– Fifty one (51) studio apartments
– Two Hundred and Fifty One (251) x one bedroom apartments
– Two Hundred and Twenty Two (222) x two bedroom apartments
– Thirty Six (36) x three apartments
– Two (2) 23 storey towers
– 7,056sqm communal open space
– 4 levels of car parking and bicycle parking
– Car parking for 436 residents and 65 motorcycles
– 10 per cent area for deep plantation
– Vehicle and pedestrian access
– Rooftop recreation communal space
– Bike Parking: 640 resident spaces
– Electric Vehicle charging
– Car share scheme (Build to rent)
The proposal aims to create a vibrant and sustainable community within the site, utilising the Build-to-Rent framework, utilising the riverfront site locations, public transport and close services. The development seeks to obtain a Material Change of Use (Development Permit) for multiple dwellings, food and drink outlets, shops, offices, indoor sports and recreation facilities, and a parking station.
Ground Floor
– 12 Multiple Dwellings
– Entrance lobby with a concierge desk
– Bicycle storage facilities
– Retail/Dog grooming
– Cafe/Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating
– Co-working office suites with different sizes
– Fitness centre
– Parking Station access
– vehicle ramps
– Outdoor pedestrian plaza
– Central Pedestrian walkway
Levels 2 and 3 (Podium)
– 1,495sqm of GFA
– 19 units
– 89 car parks and 14 motorbike spaces
– 37 storage cages
– 18 Bicycle spaces
Level 4 (Podium)
– 1,495sqm of GFA
– 19 units
– 91 car parks and 18 motorbike spaces
– 37 storage cages
Level 5 (Top of Podium)
– 955sqm of GFA
– 11 units
– Landscaping
– Swimming Pool
– Pool Pavillons and Lounges
– Garden and Library Lounges
– Garden Lawns
– Dog Lawns
– Kids’ outdoor area
– Kids’ games area
– BBQ and Dining Areas
– Wine Library
– Wellness Area/SPA
Levels 6-17
– 1,784sqm of GFA
– 27 units on each level (across 2 towers)
Levels 18-23
– 1,778sqm of GFA
– 26 units on each level (across 2 towers)
The food and drink outlets consist of a restaurant and a cafe, each with its own open-plan layout style and will accommodate different retail concepts. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, while the cafe provides space for coffee and light meals.
The office spaces offer different sizes and configurations to cater to the needs of various businesses. A reception area with a waiting lounge creates a professional and welcoming environment. Meeting rooms, conference facilities, and workstations are provided for employees.
The parking station ensures convenient and secure parking for residents and visitors. It features multiple levels with designated spaces, entry and exit points with ticketing systems, and separate areas for motorcycles and bicycles.
The planners at Saunders Havill Group state “The current rental crisis in Brisbane, Australia can be described as a challenging and dire situation characterized by a severe shortage of affordable rental properties, skyrocketing rental prices, and increased competition among renters. It is a complex issue that has been exacerbated by various factors including
population growth, limited housing supply, changing economic conditions, and government policies”.
“The demand for rental properties in Brisbane has outstripped the available supply. Population growth, both through natural increase and migration, has resulted in increased demand for housing, leading to a scarcity of available rental properties. Additionally, a lack of new housing construction and limited land availability has further contributed to the shortage of rental properties. Rental prices in Brisbane have surged to unprecedented levels, with the combination of high demand and limited supply causing rental prices to
soar, making it increasingly unaffordable for many renters. This has resulted in financial stress for renters, with many struggling to find affordable and suitable accommodation, especially for low-income households, students, and vulnerable populations”.
“Whilst Build-to-Rent is generally a ‘premium rental’ offering it can still play a significant role in alleviating the rental crisis by addressing the shortage of available rental properties and providing more affordable, well managed, and secure housing options”.
The application includes 41,160sqm of gross floor area, with site cover over the 2,231sqm (22.6%) over the 9,836sqm development site.
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The Application Information and References
– Date Lodged: 15 May 2023
– EDQ Reference: DEV2023/1402
– Address: 11 – 23 Macarthur Avenue, Hamilton
– Zone: Mixed use high density
– Priority Development Area: Northshore Hamilton
– Application Report: Saunders Havill Group
– Design Drawings: Fender Katsalidis
– Design Statement: Fender Katsalidis
– Landscape Drawings: Urbis
– Interactive Image: Google Aerial and Streetview
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