Urban renewal around suburban shopping centres, transport hubs and under-utilised industrial areas is critical to the Schrinner Council’s plan to help deliver more housing in Brisbane.
The Schrinner Council’s Suburban Renewal Precincts Program has the potential to emulate the success of London’s urban renewal following the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Brisbane has grown faster than any other capital city over the past decade, with more than 400,000 people expected to move to the city by 2046.
As the host city for the 2032 Games, Brisbane has the opportunity to create thousands of additional homes through suburban renewal in underutilised areas, close to transport and employment hubs.
More than 70 hectares of land, including a former paint factory, metal fabricator, brickworks and baked goods manufacturer have been identified under the Suburban Renewal Precincts process, including in:
- Hyde Road, Yeronga
- Bonemill Road, Runcorn
- Mina Parade, Alderley
- Hamilton Road, Moorooka
- Muriel Avenue, Moorooka
- Gympie Road, Kedron
- Fairlawn Street, Nundah
- Sandgate Road, Nundah
The Schrinner Council’s Suburban Renewal Precincts program was announced in Brisbane’s Sustainable Growth Strategy, which also included a proposal for CBD-style heights and up to 10,000 homes in South Brisbane’s Kurilpa precinct.
Teneriffe, Howard Smith Wharves and West Village have already demonstrated the success of renewing key precincts in Brisbane and the Schrinner Council’s proposal will build on that.
The Stones Corner Suburban Renewal Precinct is the first to progress under the Schrinner Council’s plan and could result in an extra 1300 homes by 2046, boosting the current number of homes by around 250 per cent.
Wynnum’s CBD is the second precinct to be identified as part of the plan, with hopes to revitalise the business district and create more opportunities for employment, education, services and housing.
The focus area for the precinct will span from Berrima Street to Clara Street and along Tingal Road and Bay Terrace, encompassing Wynnum Central Station and the core parts of Bride Street, Charlotte Street, Florence Street and Edith Street.
Public consultation on changes to this Wynnum CBD precinct will begin in early 2025.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner:
“The steps we’re taking today will ensure Brisbane continues to be a great place to live, work and relax as it continues to grow.
“Brisbane is one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities and that presents both opportunities and challenges.
“London harnessed the power of urban renewal following the 2012 Games and Brisbane needs to take these lessons and create our own legacy ahead of Brisbane 2032.
“We’re striking a balance by choosing tall over sprawl; encouraging more homes in well-located areas while protecting tin and timber suburbs.
“Brisbane has an exciting future and suburban renewal is a critical legacy our growing city needs.”
