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lord mayor’sforewordBrisbane is at the centre of one of the fastest growing regions inAustralia. Our Central Business District (CBD) is broadening itscommercial focus and transforming into a vibrant place to live, workand play. As it continues to grow, neighbouring precincts are joining thecity centre to accommodate more workers and residents and provideexciting new visitor experiences.In the 1990s, Brisbane City Council began the revitalisation of the city’sformer industrial waterfront at Newstead and Teneriffe. Today theseareas are thriving riverside communities. After the enormous successof this renewal, Council is now turning its attention south of the riverto Kurilpa – Brisbane’s largest inner-city renewal precinct in more thantwo decades.Kurilpa offers a generous one kilometre stretch of riverfront, and isCouncil’s most significant opportunity to deliver on our River’s EdgeStrategy – our vision to improve access and activity on and alongsidethe inner-city reaches of the Brisbane River over the next 10 years.The Kurilpa Riverfront Renewal project has seen Council and theQueensland Government work in partnership with key landowners tofacilitate the staged relocation of industrial uses and create a draftmaster plan that will enable the transformation of this 25 hectareprecinct into a world-class riverfront destination.Kurilpa has something to offer everyone.For investors, Kurilpa represents a new part of the city centre that hasunique opportunities in its large, flexible development sites on thedoorstep of the CBD and Queensland’s finest cultural facilities.For residents and the broader community, Kurilpa gives us the rareopportunity to open up the river like never before. The doubling of publicopen space, an urban playground under the viaducts, a new culturalfacility of national significance and new ways to connect to and engagewith the river will make this precinct one of Brisbane’s most soughtafterdestinations.The draft Kurilpa Riverfront Renewal Master Plan presents a sharedvision for Kurilpa and sets out a framework for development, publicrealm and infrastructure investment and implementation by thegovernment and private sector.I encourage you to provide your feedback on the priority projectsoutlined in the following pages. Your input will contribute to realisingour vision of transforming Kurilpa into a remarkable riverfront precinctfor Brisbane, Australia’s New World City.Graham QuirkLord Mayor

dEPUTY pREMIER’sforewordOur State Government is committed to driving economic growth,creating business opportunities and growing jobs for this and futuregenerations of Queenslanders.As Brisbane is the cultural and economic heart of the state, werecognise that our capital city needs significant ongoing investment innew facilities and infrastructure to boost business and attract visitors.Our government and Brisbane City Council are committed to workingtogether to support this growth through the Kurilpa Riverfront Renewalproject, which presents a joint vision for a world-class riverfrontdestination.Neighbouring Queensland’s cultural precinct, Kurilpa offerstremendous opportunity to seamlessly expand our state’s culturaloffering by delivering a new, premier cultural facility in a uniqueriverside setting. Mixed-use development, along with investment inrecreational, cultural and supporting infrastructure, will transform thisformer industrial precinct into one of Queensland’s most appealingdestinations.The Queensland Government has been working closely with majorindustrial landowners to facilitate their staged relocation, enablingtheir continued contribution to Queensland’s economy, and in turnunlocking this significant riverfront development opportunity.I thank these landowners for their valuable and continued input into theKurilpa Riverfront Renewal project and the key role they have played indelivering this landmark precinct back to the community.I encourage you to provide feedback on the draft master plan priorityprojects to ensure targeted investment in this precinct deliverscommunity benefits well into the future.The Honourable Jeff Seeney MPDeputy Premier and Minister for State Development,Infrastructure and Planning

3contentsReimagining Kurilpa 5Vision 9Kurilpa neighbourhoods 11Strategies 131. Economics: Opening up the city economy 151.1 Part of the city centre 171.2 Focus for renewal 172. Public realm: Transforming the river’s edge 192.1 An expansive new parkland 212.2 A diverse river edge 253. Transport: A connected riverside address 293.1 An effortless commute 313.2 The river in easy reach 313.3 A hierarchy of streets 334. Social and cultural: A new stage for urban life 354.1 World-class cultural destination 374.2 The past informs the future 394.3 Urban outdoor play 415. Built form: Buildings that inspire 435.1 Distinctly Kurilpa 455.2 Lively neighbourhoods 475.3 Building typologies 49Priority projects 51Priority projects first five to ten years 53

Master Plan Document StructureReimagining KurilpaCity CentreMaster PlanRiver’s EdgeStrategyBrisbaneCity Plan 201445 StrategiesPriority projectsfirst 5 to 10 years14 Projects13 Sub-strategiesVisionMaster PlanKurilpa neighbourhoodsCity culture andKurilpa commerceEsplanade livingRiversidegarden livingEconomicsPublic realmTransportSocial andculturalBuilt form

7Doublingthe amount of Publicopenspace8,000more employees11,000MORE residentstriplingthe number ofconnections to theriverConnectingKurilpaBridges:Go Between / MerivaleRail / William JollyKurilpa / Victoria

Kurilpaa short stroll toCBDSouth BankQLD Cultural PrecinctSuncorp StadiumWest End261sunny daysa year15-25ºCone kilometreriver frontage25hectaresof land8ExpandingThecapacityof theCBDBrisbane’sGDPto double in20 yearsto$ 270 billion

9VisionA short walk from the CBD, Kurilpa will be anew riverfront destination, a sophisticatedinner-city community with a mix ofcontemporary apartments, state-of-the-artoffices and world-class cultural venues. It willbe a place to shop, dine, visit and celebrate.A natural extension of the Queensland CulturalPrecinct, it will be an incubator of ideas and apowerhouse of creativity.Kurilpa will capture the rhythm and spirit ofBrisbane’s outdoor lifestyle, opening up anentire one kilometre of riverfront to the peoplefor play, relaxation and civic events.Showcasing the best in contemporary design,Kurilpa will retain strong links to its richheritage. Chimney stacks and industrial relicswill stand as landmarks to the past.Kurilpa will celebrate the best of our river city.

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141Economics2Public realm3Transport4Social and cultural5Built formOpening up the city economyTransforming the river’s edgeA connected riverside addressA new stage for urban lifeBuildings that inspire

15economics1EconomicsOPENING UP THECITY ECONOMYEnterprising, open to boldideas, and early to recognise thepotential of the knowledge-basedeconomy, Brisbane has becomean international hub for technical,scientific and creative industries. Asthe city’s newest creative precinct,Kurilpa will lure the brightest andbest from around the world – youngprofessionals and entrepreneurswith imagination and ambition.Kurilpa will have plenty to offerenlightened modern businessesthat recognise the importance ofan attractive lifestyle in enticingand keeping a talented workforce.It will be a place of opportunity.This will be delivered throughthe following sub-strategies:1.11.2Part of the city centreFocus for renewal

16ProjectsE1P2 E2Unlock strategic sitesImplement the Digital Brisbane StrategyOther projects that support theeconomics strategy include:P4B1Enable public and privateinvestment in the public realmReview regulation

17economics1.1 PART OF THE CITY CENTREThe Brisbane CBD has become the focus for anincreasing number of national and internationalheadquarters, sparking unprecedented growth thathas seen it expand into surrounding areas. Kurilpaoffers a logical extension to the CBD. Just acrossthe river, accessible by the Kurilpa, Go Between,William Jolly and Victoria bridges, and integratedinto the city’s high-frequency public transportsystem, Kurilpa allows easy connections to the cityheart and beyond. Recent rezoning means Kurilpacan deliver commercial buildings of a significanceand quality that will meet CBD expectations.CITY COMMERCEAt its northern end, Kurilpa will become a substantialcommercial precinct directly linked to the CBD. Now partof the city centre zoning, and identified in the City CentreMaster Plan as part of the Inner City Stitch City-making Move,Kurilpa is capable of meeting the demands of internationalcorporations wishing to co-locate multiple business entities.Large strategic redevelopment sites with wide streetfrontages – unheard of in an inner-city setting – will caterfor a diverse range of commercial and complementary uses.With broad investment appeal, these sites offer uniqueopportunities for new commercial, retail, entertainment andshort-term accommodation. Kurilpa is perfectly positionedfor those businesses wishing to capitalise on Brisbane’sdynamic, year-round calendar of local and internationalevents, world-class cultural festivals and sporting events,and a location close to one of the world’s top three conventioncentres.CAPITALISING ON CREATIVITYLeveraging off its prime location next to the QueenslandCultural Precinct, Kurilpa will become Brisbane’s newestknowledge hub – a meeting place for creative industriesand an economic incubator. South Brisbane’s key learninginstitutions and the inner-city’s universities and scienceand research hubs are all within close proximity.CONNECTED COMMUNITIESKurilpa will offer a highly interconnected inner-city lifestylefor workers, residents and visitors with easy transport to allkey destinations.It will benefit from the Digital Brisbane Strategy that issupplying digital services and data access across the city.This includes the new wayfinding system that integratesmobile digital technology with signs, maps and city venues.1.2 FOCUS FOR RENEWALBrisbane has a proven track record of successfulriverfront urban renewal. Northern inner-cityrenewal areas such as Teneriffe, Newstead,New Farm and Fortitude Valley have becomesome of the city’s most sought-after urbanliving communities. Now, the focus has turnedto Kurilpa, Brisbane’s most significant renewalopportunity in two decades. The stage is setfor this 25 hectare precinct to become one ofthe city’s most desired urban addresses.UNLOCK KEY SITESRelocating existing industry to alternate sites so thesebusinesses can continue contributing to Queensland’seconomy is a priority. Council and the QueenslandGovernment will continue to work collaborativelywith the key industrial landowners to enable theirstaged relocation out of Kurilpa, opening up catalystsites that have been quarantined for decades.REALISING DEVELOPMENT POTENTIALCouncil will actively facilitate innovativepartnerships between the private and public sectorto achieve positive development outcomes.Public and private investment in essential infrastructuresuch as fast, frequent public transport and world-classriverfront parkland will provide the initial springboardfor Kurilpa’s transformation into a prosperousbusiness and living precinct over the long term.Council will encourage new business investment andundertake regulatory change to create a clear frameworkfor development and infrastructure provision, offeringcertainty for future developers and the community.Streamlined processes will attract investment andfacilitate timely, high-quality development.KEY RETAIL AND LIFESTYLE PRECINCTKurilpa will become a vibrant new precinct on one of themost central and desirable points on the Brisbane River.A showcase for Brisbane’s distinctive brand of relaxed,outdoor lifestyle, it will be a place that excites and inspires.With its apartments, shopping, restaurants and a wealth ofactivities and cultural facilities, it will provide an attractiveenvironment for a diverse market from commercialinvestors to families, students and professionals.E1Unlock strategic sitesWork collaboratively with key landowners tofacilitate the staged relocation of industry.E2Implement the Digital Brisbane StrategyImplement Council’s Digital Brisbane Strategy inKurilpa to provide accessible digital platforms,foster innovation and enable businessesto connect with people and places.Private sectorBrisbane City CouncilQueensland/Australian Government

19public realm2Public realmTRANSFORMINGTHE RIVER’S EDGECommanding a kilometre frontageof the Brisbane River, Kurilpa givesus the rare opportunity to create avast new open space right at the veryheart of the city; an essential retreatfrom the pace of busy urban life.Reimagining this strategic part of thecity will open up the river like neverbefore. Nowhere will it be as intimate,informal and as interactive as atKurilpa. A living, liquid landscape inconstant motion; an ever-changingtheatre of sound, movement, lightand colour, the river at Kurilpa willbecome the setting we choose tomeet, play and celebrate our city.It will be a river for the people.This will be delivered throughthe following sub-strategies:2.12.2An expansive new parklandA diverse river edge

20ProjectsP1P2P3P4Close Riverside DriveDeliver a new park at the river end of Hope StreetDeliver a new park at the river end ofBrereton StreetEnable public and private investment in thepublic realmOther projects that support thepublic realm strategy include:T2S2S3S4Investigate the delivery of a river-basedtransport stopInvestigate the delivery of a newriverfront amphitheatreDeliver an urban playground under the viaductsInvestigate the delivery of flexible,event-ready spaces

21public realm2.1 AN EXPANSIVE NEW PARKLANDBrisbane’s population is growing. We need more places for relaxation,play and celebration. Kurilpa will deliver an incredible network of newopen spaces that will double the existing amount of public space for thecommunity. This significant increase will allow for an exciting new parklandon the river’s edge, incorporating green landscaped spaces, urban plazas anda world-class adventure playground that combined offer a myriad of waysto engage with the river. Where possible, over-water spaces and boardwalkswill widen the parkland even further.Revitalise andtransform existingopen spaceNewboardwalksand platformsnew3000 m 2open space

22Convert1200 m 2of road spaceinto open spaceUnlock5000 m 2existing spaceunder the MerivaleBridgenew10,000 m 2open space

23public realmCLOSING RIVERSIDE DRIVE FOR PARKLANDKurilpa will unlock the under-utilised riverbank and bringit into full view. Riverside Drive, the long, straight roadthat now closely hugs the riverbank, will be closed andtransformed to substantially broaden and expand theexisting riverfront parkland. Relocating the boat rampand public carpark to the end of Hockings Street will freeup additional riverfront space for recreation and play inthis area.TWO NEW RIVERFRONT PARKS TO BOOST PUBLIC SPACEThe master plan locates two new parks – required as partof the redevelopment of strategic industrial sites – alongthe riverfront. Combined, they will add 13,000 squaremetres to the existing river’s edge parkland.A 10,000 square metre park, with a strongly urban theme,will open Hope Street to the river. A large, riverfrontamphitheatre, ready to host events and exhibitions, willbe the central feature.At the end of Brereton Street, a new 3000 square metrepark will link together existing riverside space to createa wide, continuous, riverfront stretch. Surrounding thebase of the landmark smokestacks, the Brereton StreetPark will allow for long river vistas down the extendedBrereton Street from Montague Road.TRANSFORMING VIADUCT AREAS FOR URBAN PLAYThe under-utilised spaces beneath the Merivale Bridgeviaduct will be opened up and activated to become safeand accessible public areas. About 5000 square metresof viaduct space linking the river to South Brisbane willbe developed for urban play. Intimate, flexible and playful,these spaces will bring people together to share the bestof urban life.P1P2Close Riverside DriveClose and reclaim Riverside Drive for parkland.Deliver a new park at the riverend of Hope StreetDeliver a 10,000 square metre riverfront parkthrough the redevelopment of strategic sites.P3Deliver a new park at the riverend of Brereton StreetDeliver a 3,000 square metre riverfront parkthrough the redevelopment of strategic sites.Private sectorBrisbane City CouncilQueensland/Australian Government

2.2 A DIVERSE RIVER EDGE25public realmAt Kurilpa, visitors will experience the river and itsbanks as never before. Beautiful riverfront spaceswill connect via a network of shady pathways andplazas with scenic views. Open areas will inviteactive play, leafy parks will be places to stroll andquiet corners will inspire contemplation. Riverfrontterraces and grassy lawns used for daytimerelaxation will come alive with markets, festivalsand city celebrations.ALIVE AND ACTIVEDay or night, Kurilpa will be a place for play, healthy outdooractivity and positive, shared experiences. Large, green spacesperfect for yoga in the park or an early morning jog willeasily transition into venues for outdoor events, exhibitions,riverside markets or urban art galleries. Smaller spaces idealfor throwing a football around with friends and an all-agesadventure playground will offer yet more reasons to get outand be active. An extensive network of paths and cycle wayswill connect these spaces within Kurilpa, and provide easyconnections to the CBD, Queensland Cultural Precinct andsurrounding precincts.boardwalksWATCHING THE RIVER GO BYViewing the river will be an important part of the parklandexperience, whether glimpsed through trees or in its entirebroad expanse. Landscaping will frame the water, and rivertouch points, elevated public viewing platforms, rooftopgardens, and restaurants along the riverside ‘eat street’ willprovide river and city skyline views. Lush green lawns, shadyseats under magnificent old fig trees and boardwalks willbecome new places to admire the water. Here are perfectspots for family picnics, lunchtime breaks and leisurelyafternoon strolls.boat rampfishing platformUP CLOSE AND PERSONALMultiple pontoons, boardwalks through existing mangroves,a boat ramp, fishing pier and launching points will provideplenty of opportunities to get up close to the river and in someplaces, out over the water. A river terrace will be perfect forcheering on the rowing and watching other water sports, whileday-use boat moorings, storage for small craft and a kayakbeach, will make the dream of kayaking to work, or paddlingto the parkland for a quick lunch, a reality.Mangroves will be made more accessiblethrough an educational interpretive boardwalkwinding through the southern mangrovestands - a real-life ‘eco classroom’ thatdemonstrates the basic principles of plantsuccession, food webs, and nutrient cycling.P4Enable public and privateinvestment in the public realmFacilitate public and private investment inriver-based infrastructure and activities.Private SectorBrisbane City CouncilQueensland/Australian Government

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oardwalksIn Brisbane, we’re adeptat living with our river. We’remasters at managing stormwaterand flooding, and Brisbane has provenitself to be resilient to natural disasters.At Kurilpa, the latest technology and bestpractices will be adopted to ensure floodingis expected, designed and planned for.flood-smart design and resilienceDesigning buildings, facilities and infrastructurefor flood resilience is a fact of life for Brisbane.Kiosks, boardwalks, pontoons and buildings,can also be made to withstand weatherextremes through the use of robustconstruction materials. Appropriatelylocated services and powersystems can hasten recovery.The draft Kurilpa MasterPlan supports Council’s River’sEdge Strategy – our vision to improveaccess and activity on and alongside theinner-city reaches of the Brisbane River.river’s edge strategy vision28The inner-city reaches of the Brisbane River are adistinguishing feature of our city’s identity and a major focusfor business, tourism and leisure. The river and its edges areinviting places that are accessible to everyone: locals andtourists, individuals and groups, children and adults. Riversideparks, places and paths are destinations open for all toexperience for fitness, feasting and festivities, where peoplego for play, reflection and connection to nature. The riveris celebrated as an economic opportunity by businessesand enterprise where it is possible to realise ideas,from humble to visionary. It is the focus for the cityand connects and integrates neighbourhoods,institutions and businesses.cultural precinct master planwww.qld.gov.au

29transport3TransportA ConnectedRiverside AddressKurilpa’s strategic location justacross the river from the CBDunderpins its importance for renewal.A key part of the precinct’s appealis that it will be easy to get to and,once there, easy to get around.Connecting Kurilpa – linking people,business and great experiences– is essential to its future.The river will be Kurilpa’s most definingfeature, a place for play as much astravel. Kurilpa’s streets and pathwayswill have their own unique identitiesthat reflect the historic, social andcultural heritage of the precinct whilecreating a new dynamic. Peoplefocused,its movement networks willcelebrate the best of modern city life.This will be delivered throughthe following sub-strategies:3.13.23.3An effortless commuteThe river in easy reachA hierarchy of streets

30ProjectsT1Implement a high-frequency bus serviceT2T3Investigate the delivery of a river-basedtransport stopAmend the regulatory frameworkOther projects that support thetransport strategy include:P4S3Enable public and private investment in thepublic realmDeliver an urban playground under the viaducts

31transport3.1 An Effortless CommutePublic transport, whether by river, road or rail, willbe the best way to commute between Kurilpa andthe rest of the city. High-quality services to connectKurilpa directly into Brisbane’s sophisticated,existing inner-city public transport networkhave been identified as a priority for significantinvestment.As Brisbane has rediscovered its river, so too, rivertravel has become increasingly popular. Quick andcomfortable, it offers a further dimension to thedaily commute and a memorable experience forvisitors.3.2 THE RIVER IN EASY REACHOpening up the river to provide ready access fromacross the Kurilpa precinct will be a priority. Newstreets, and dedicated pedestrian and cycle linksat least every 100 metres along Montague Road,will put the river in easy reach, anywhere along itslength.As the major landmark, the river will also bean important geographical touch point. Waterglimpses, even at the very centre of the precinct,will help visitors find their bearings and residentsfeel at home.RIVER-BASED TRANSPORT AND WATERCRAFTThe river will be the focus for the development of new keyfacilities to ensure smooth travel for public and privateservices and recreational watercraft. A new river-basedtransport stop will provide for water taxis and ferry services,while pleasure boats and non-motorised watercraft,such as kayaks, will be supported by different types oflaunching points and day-use moorings. Storage facilitieswill be located nearby. A new boat ramp is planned forthe end of Hockings Street, safely away from the kayakbeach and non-motorised watercraft launch points.HIGH-FREQUENCY BUS TRANSPORTBrisbane’s inner-city area is serviced by a high-frequencybus network that includes the popular CityGlider andBUZ services. This network will link Kurilpa to the citycentre and inner-city neighbourhoods, with premiumbus stops in key locations along Montague Road.CityGlider and BUZ routes typically run every 10 minutesin peak periods. They also link to key transport hubs,such as the city’s busiest busway station, the CulturalCentre Busway Station, allowing easy transfers directlyonto Brisbane’s busway network for congestion-freebus travel to the north, south and east of the city.PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE LINKSWalking, cycling and running will be convenient, safeand comfortable, supported by new end-of-trip andmid-journey facilities. Kurilpa already has CityCyclefacilities, which are expected to grow in popularity.A generous, well-designed pedestrian and cycle network willcater for commuter and recreational users, incorporating acontinuous, riverfront pathway for picturesque travel alongthe river’s edge. Widening Montague Road will open up spacefor dedicated cycle lanes, giving cyclists a safe, direct routethrough the precinct to the Kurilpa and Go Between bridges.Wayfinding signage will assist visitors to navigate through theprecinct and connect to the neighbouring suburbs of SouthBrisbane, West End and travel across the Brisbane River.CONNECTIONS TO RAILNew and improved pedestrian and cycle paths will makeit easier and safer to access rail services, with the SouthBrisbane Railway Station just a short walk or CityCycle tripaway.Kurilpa Bridge, the pedestrian and cycling bridge linkingSouth Brisbane to the CBD, leads directly to the region’sprimary transport hub at Roma Street Station. From here,it’s easy to connect to all inner-city and long-distance trainservices.Roma Street Station will also become the place to hop onthe underground Bus and Train (BaT) tunnel. Stretching fromSpring Hill to Dutton Park, with underground stations at RomaStreet, George Street and Woolloongabba, the proposed,double-decked tunnel is expected to become operational in2021.T1Implement a high-frequency bus serviceImplement a high-quality and high-frequencybus transport service to directly connect Kurilpawith the CBD and inner-city locations.T3Amend the regulatory frameworkAmend the South Brisbane RiversideNeighbourhood Plan and supporting infrastructureprovisions to require the delivery of new andenhanced roads and pedestrian links.T2Investigate the delivery of a river-basedtransport stopInvestigate the delivery of a new dual-berth,river-based transport stop along the river’s edge,offering the potential to support both ferry andwater taxi services.Private sectorBrisbane City CouncilQueensland/Australian Government

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33transport3.3 A HIERARCHY OF STREETSA highly-connected network of safe streets andpathways, with a clear hierarchy, is the hallmark of awell-designed community. This ensures through-trafficis channelled via key arterials to minimise traffic onneighbourhood streets, keeping them safe, enjoyableand pedestrian-friendly.From the busy main thoroughfare to quieter residentialstreets and the network of pedestrian and cycle paths,awnings, shade trees and deep planting will ensuregetting around is comfortable and easy, whatever theweather.SHARED SPACESSome parts of the river’s edge parklandand public plazas will need to be shared byvehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. Low-speed,shared zones will provide easy access fordelivery vans, service vehicles and cars towingrecreational watercraft to the boat rampand launch points. Out of hours, these pavedplazas can become pedestrian-only spaces formarkets, performances and larger civic events.william jolly bridgeGrey Street1Hope StreetGo between Bridgemerivale StreetMontague Roadcordelia StreetRiversideEsplanade23brereton street4FootpathPlanting/parkingBikelaneTravel laneTravel laneBikelanePlanting/parkingFootpath4.1 2.5 1.8 3.3 3.31.8 2.54.112Brisbane RiverRiver edge terracingRiver walkpedestrianand cyclepath6Parkland spaces with kioskSecondarysharedpath3

NEIGHBOURHOOD STREETSA network of newneighbourhoodstreets, combined withimprovements to existinglocal streets, will ensuremotorists, cyclists andpedestrians move safelyand easily throughKurilpa. These streetswill be well-designedto make them legible,attractive and walkable.34FootpathPlanting/parkingTravel laneTravel laneParkingFootpath4.1 2.5 3.3 3.32.54.13Montague RoadBikeFootpath Travel lane Travel lane Travel lane Travel lanelaneBikelaneFootpathKurilpa’s main access isMontague Road, the gatewayinto the precinct and animportant link between theCBD – via the Go Between,Merivale, Kurilpa and Victoriabridges – and South Brisbaneand West End. Destined tobecome one of Brisbane’spremier, inner-city addresses,Montague Road will be widenedto cater for high-frequencybus services and dedicatedcycle lanes and transformedinto a signature subtropicalboulevard. Generous footpaths,landscaped verges anddeep-tree plantings willencourage footpath dining.Turning lanes will be addedto accommodate new roads.4.1 1.8 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 1.8 4.14RIVERside ESPLANADEFollowing the closure ofRiverside Drive, a new road willbe constructed further backfrom the river on higher groundthrough the redevelopmentof strategic sites. The newRiverside Esplanade will becomeBrisbane’s foremost inner-cityriverside dining and retail strip– a 200 metre ‘eat street’ withclear views of the river and theriver’s edge parklands. The newroad design will balance theneeds of vehicles, pedestrians,cyclists and businesses.SunsetterracesFootpathPlanting/parkingTravel laneTravel lanePlanting/parkingDining andfootpathSetbackBasementcarpark4.1 2.5 3.3 3.32.55.4

35social and cultural4Social andculturalA NEW STAGEFOR URBAN LIFEKurilpa will become known asthe place to go for the best incontemporary arts – from events thathave the world talking to the original,live and local. Whether big or small,new cutting-edge venues will draw incrowds of all ages, inspiring peopleto take part in city life, day and night.Heritage buildings will be reimaginedfor contemporary activities.Streets and outdoor spaces willbecome exciting open-air galleriesand stages for performance andart that never stands still.An open, welcoming and inclusivecommunity, Kurilpa will becomea place for the people.This will be delivered throughthe following sub-strategies:4.14.24.3World-class culturaldestinationThe past informs the futureUrban outdoor play

36ProjectsS1S2S3Investigate the delivery of a majornew cultural facilityInvestigate the delivery of a newriverfront amphitheatreDeliver an urban playground under the viaductsS4Investigate the delivery of flexible,event-ready spacesOther projects that support thesocial and cultural strategy include:P2Deliver a new park at the river end of Hope Street

4.1 WORLD-CLASS CULTURAL DESTINATION37social and culturalKurilpa will leverage off its position between the civic arts spaces of the Queensland Cultural Precinct andthe informal, creative and cultural activities of South Brisbane.It will be both an extension and counterpoint to the galleries and plazas of its neighbour, the CulturalPrecinct, offering its own uniquely-branded venues for the best in global and local contemporary arts andperformance. It will also set the scene for a rich informal urban culture, with indoor/outdoor spaces thatallow spatial flexibility for creative expression and innovation.Kurilpa’s streets and public spaces will be a place for adventure in art, a people’s gallery that is constantlychanging from one day to the next so that exciting finds will always be made. Yesterday’s masterpiecemay be gone but another will take its place. This ephemeral culture will make walking through Kurilpa aninspiration.A NEW CULTURAL FACILITY OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCEAs Kurilpa takes shape over the coming years, so too willits neighbour, the Queensland Cultural Precinct, be furtherdeveloped and enhanced. Together they will form one of thelargest and most significant arts precincts in Australia.The Queensland Cultural Precinct, the state’s premierarts and cultural destination, has earned a reputation asan innovator of international importance by consistentlyattracting the world’s leading exhibitions, artistsand performers. An important new draft master plannow sets the framework for the transformation andexpansion of this outstanding cultural destination.This Cultural Precinct Master Plan, prepared by theQueensland Government, identifies the opportunityfor a new cultural facility on the state-owned landadjacent to the William Jolly Bridge. Next to the Galleryof Modern Art (GOMA) at Kurilpa Point, this site isincluded within the Kurilpa Master Plan boundary. Thisnew cultural facility will be unlike anything in Australiaand will attract audiences from around the globe.S1S2Investigate the delivery of amajor new cultural facilityInvestigate the delivery of a new cultural facility ofnational significance on the Queensland Governmentowned land adjacent to the William Jolly Bridge.Investigate the delivery of a newriverfront amphitheatreInvestigate the delivery of a riverfrontamphitheatre within the new Hope Street Park.Private sectorBrisbane City CouncilQueensland/Australian GovernmentA NEW RIVERFRONT AMPHITHEATREThe energy and activity of the Queensland CulturalPrecinct will also flavour Kurilpa around the river’s bend,with a new riverfront amphitheatre at the end of HopeStreet – and opportunity for a smaller, supporting culturalvenue – activating the public realm both day and night.

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39social and cultural4.2 THE PAST INFORMS THE FUTUREKurilpa is defined by the rich and complexcharacter of the South Brisbane riverside peninsulawith its mix of Indigenous, industrial, working classand migrant histories.Kurilpa is a place of deep significance forIndigenous communities, the traditional custodiansof the land. The home of the Turrbal and Jagerapeople, this is a place of ancient pathways, huntinggrounds and spiritual and ceremonial sites.Industry has dominated this wide strip of theriverside since the early 1900s. Conveyors andgantries line its banks and the chimney stacks thatpierce the sky have long been familiar landmarksto Coronation Drive commuters on their westernapproach to the CBD. These industrial foundationsare a vital link with the past and give Kurilpa itsauthenticity and individuality.Experience has demonstrated there is an importantprogression that relies on acknowledging thepast when creating new communities that aredistinctive and have a strong sense of place.TRADITIONAL custodiansEnsuring continuity of Indigenous culture is essential toKurilpa, a place of special significance to the Turrbal andJagera people. Traditional customs and beliefs in the form ofarts, rituals and performances have been passed from onegeneration to the next and should continue to be honoured.Kurilpa presents a unique opportunity to celebrate andshowcase the richness and diversity of Indigenous cultureand provide a tangible expression of the area’s Aboriginalheritage. Consultation with Traditional Custodians will beessential to realising this vision.HERITAGE BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRIAL RELICSHistory is in itself a unique resource and at Kurilpa we havethe opportunity of working with the heritage of the area toreuse and adapt many of these industrial relics. By retainingand reimagining the heritage-listed brick walls alongMontague Road and the area’s iconic smokestacks, steelframes and tanks – the raw bones of the industrial past – wecan create a unique and distinctly Kurilpa setting to inspireand stimulate the highest-levels of built design.Heritage buildings including the Electrical Substation,Stewart and Lloyds factory, Foggitt, Jones & Co. warehouse,Paul’s Ice Cream and Milk office building, and the formerCoronation Hotel will be adapted and reimagined for futuregenerations.The Foggit, Jones & Co. warehouse at the river end of theviaduct offers the perfect opportunity to bring peopletogether to connect, create, learn and share. Its brick walls,high spaces and surrounding courtyards present the perfectsetting for a host of social interactions such as cafes,microbrewery, cooking schools and specialty food retailers.

In looking ahead wewill recall the physicallegacy left by the humanendeavour that shapedBrisbane’s prosperity.KURILPA, PLACE OF WATER RATSWhen Europeans first arrived in the BrisbaneRiver they soon learnt that South Brisbane andthe surrounding areas were known to local peopleas ‘Kurilpa’ because of the abundance of water rats.Here was a place of dense subtropical forest of gianttrees, ferns, palms, elkhorns and staghorns, overrun bywild passionflowers. The newcomers borrowed the junglepathways already used for generations by people who atnight travelled with a blazing torch in one hand. Gradually,these paths were widened into tracks and eventually theywere paved. Some have become Brisbane’s key roads.One pathway wove its way from the ‘sandy beach’at Kurilpa out to the West End jungle along acreek. Today, this path is Montague Road.40

4.3 URBAN OUTDOOR PLAY41social and culturalKurilpa will be a place for the people, a living,breathing, outdoor arts environment alive withcreative energy and expression, an exciting mixof the planned and the impromptu and an urbanplayground for all ages.Art in all its forms will be played out on thestreets and parklands and taken right to theriver’s edge. Kurilpa’s public spaces will beevent-ready and the settings for an everchangingarray of pop-up activities – music,markets and food vans.VIADUCT URBAN PLAYGROUNDThe uncompromising concrete bulk of the Merivale Bridgeviaduct asserts itself high above the streets of Kurilpa.As it carves its way almost half a kilometre from theriver to the South Brisbane Rail Station, it will becomeBrisbane’s most talked-about urban playground andconnecting link.It will be transformed into a corridor of adventure thatis high-energy and ever-changing. Its concrete pierswill provide the canvas for an outdoor gallery and aframework for urban sports and play – multi-purpose ballcourts, climbing walls and skateboarding within pocketparks and greenery.At night, architectural lighting will bring a new drama tothe massive concrete columns creating an ever-moving,living sculpture and a new icon for Brisbane.The unique environment of the railway viaducts givesus the exciting opportunity to bring together a synergyof commercial activity into a focused corridor. Buildingswill address the viaducts, with some of the world’s mostcutting-edge and coolest commercial enterprises sittingalongside start-up industries. This will be the placefor urban creatives, retailers, pop-up food vendors andperformers. The viaduct corridor community will bringactivation and life to these once lifeless and off-limitspaces.S3S4Deliver an urban playgroundunder the viaductsDeliver an urban playground under theMerivale Bridge viaducts, such as concretepier art, urban play infrastructure andpocket parks through a staged process.Investigate the delivery offlexible, event-ready spacesInvestigate the delivery of a network ofevent-ready spaces, including performancestages and outdoor gallery infrastructurethroughout Kurilpa’s public realm.Private sectorBrisbane City CouncilQueensland/Australian Government

INFORMAL CULTURAL SPACESMulti-purpose, outdoor performance spaces will provide thesetting for creative events and art installations. Informal andflexible, they will offer inspirational settings for performance,temporary installations and short-term exhibitions, blendingindoors and outdoors to take the entertainment into the openair. Art afloat will open up new possibilities in wetland andriver-edge areas. Kurilpa will be a place where creativity canflourish on land and on water.42ENABLING PLAYOutdoor relaxation and entertainment are staples of Brisbanelife. Well located kiosks, power, water, lighting and otheressential services throughout the riverfront parklandswill facilitate and enable the smooth programming of bothsmall and large, day and night-time events and activities.Everything from mobile food vendors and markets to citycultural festivals and live concerts in the park will keepKurilpa buzzing.

43built form5Built formBuildings thatinspireKurilpa’s scale and scope delivera generational opportunity todefine and celebrate the very bestcontemporary thinking in sustainableurban communities. The scene is setfor Kurilpa to take its place as oneof the world’s most desirable urbanprecincts. Innovative architecture willintegrate seamlessly with the publicrealm to deliver dynamic streets andspaces that are a pleasure to inhabit.Within its boundaries, Kurilpa willundergo an evolution in form andcharacter to blend with its diverseneighbouring suburbs and, critically,retain a robust individuality anda strong identity of its own.This will be delivered throughthe following sub-strategies:5.15.25.3Distinctly KurilpaLively neighbourhoodsBuilding typologies

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45built form5.1 DISTINCTLY KURILPAKurilpa will link some of the city’s most culturallydiverse and strongly individual communities. Here,the energy of the city centre will meet the creativityof South Brisbane. Absorbing some of the characterof each yet creating a powerful original identityall of its own, Kurilpa will draw on its industrialpast to provide a unique 21st century setting forenterprise, urban living and creative expression.Riverside areas that have been off-limits fordecades will be opened up as premium northfacingsites with long river frontages to takeadvantage of the expansive new parkland.ACHIEVING SUSTAINABILITYKurilpa will embody innovative design principles to optimisesustainable development outcomes. Climate resilience willbe embedded into buildings through careful orientation anddesign elements such as shading and windows that providenatural ventilation while allowing the benefit of solar heatgain. These buildings will establish the foundations for theKurilpa community to live sustainable, resource-efficient andhealthy lives.A COMMUNITY IN A GARDENKurilpa will become known as a community in a riversidegarden. From terraces and plazas to rooftops, building edgesand even vertical walls, spaces will be given over to creativeplanting, landscape and water features, and transformed intolush spaces that offer visual relief in the urban streetscape.BUILDINGS THAT BREATHEKurilpa will embrace Brisbane’s year-round outdoor lifestylewith buildings that respond to the climate. Innovativecontemporary design will merge indoors and outdoors,employing balconies, rooftops and open-air spaces toallow the outside in and integrate the public and privaterealms. Development will be sited and landscaped toprovide a breathing space between buildings, especiallyat the river’s edge. Subtropical design will be reinforced byensuring that buildings are surrounded by light and air. Safe,connected links will enable easy pedestrian movement,social interaction and cross-flow between and through urbanblocks.

47built form5.2 LIVELY NEIGHBOURHOODSThe master plan provides flexibility for varietyin development outcomes within a communityfriendly,permeable, landscaped setting. Itis defined by the key urban components ofthe riverside parkland, street boulevards andpedestrian and public transport networks.A well-structured urban grid defines adaptabledevelopment lots that can be scaled and deliveredover time in response to the prevailing marketforces.NEIGHBOURHOOD HUBS AND ACTIVE GROUND FLOORSNeighbourhood hubs of activity are focused on Hope Street,as the retail ‘high street’, and at the ‘eat street’ along theRiverside Esplanade. These streets define strong destinationsand are the anchors for successful and diverse communitydevelopment. Elsewhere, ground-level tenancies will beoccupied by smaller retail and micro-business activities tocomplement and contribute to the vibrancy of the area.PEDESTRIAN PERMEABILITYThe master plan goes beyond the requirements of previousplanning documents to triple the number of publiclyaccessible links to the river. Paths will be no further than 100metres from each other to ensure walking is easy and safeacross the precinct. These laneways and pathways effectivelylink the river to Montague Road and beyond.The design and siting of buildings between Montague Roadand the river will maximise space for landscaped gardens andcourtyards at ground level, as well as providing interlinkedpedestrian pathways and streets to deliver a vibrant and safewalkable neighbourhood.FLEXIBLE DEVELOPMENTThe master plan presents a range of development parcels,offering value and diversity suitable to accommodate a broadmarket. Small lots have the potential to be amalgamated andthe large industrial sites can be configured to enable a rangeof development scales, types and forms. This will enabledevelopment as individual lots, appropriate for residentialdevelopments, or combined to suit multiple tower or largefootprint commercial developments.LANEWAY ACCESS AND SERVICINGA designated laneway will run parallel with the river along thenatural ridge of the precinct. From this laneway, flood-freeaccess into basements can be discreetly provided into newlots, effectively removing vehicular cross-overs and servicingentrances from the primary frontages of Montague Road,the Riverside Esplanade and key connecting streets. Withinthe plan there is also the opportunity for the co-locating ofservicing and parking openings within single buildingsand/or with adjoining properties along this laneway, as wellas access for courier deliveries and taxis in order to reducepressure on kerbside space.BASEMENT CARPARK AND DEEP-PLANTING ZONESAll new lot sizes are to be established with a minimum widthof 45 metres to allow for efficiently planned basement carparking. This in turn will ensure sufficient space for largeshade trees to be planted in natural ground, optimisingconditions for their growth and contributing to the realisationof a rich landscape setting across Kurilpa.1Riverside parkland throughto Montague RoadB1Review regulationReview the South Brisbane Riverside Neighbourhood Plan to:• increase development capacity to recognise Kurilpa’selevated role as a part of the city centre• provide development certainty and encourage andattract investment• support dining and retail hubs and public realmactivation• identify new internal connections and links to the river• identify opportunities for infrastructure investment• establish minimum design standards.Neighbourhoodhubs and activeground floorsPrivate sectorBrisbane City CouncilQueensland/Australian Government1BrisbaneRiverRiverside parklandRiversideEsplanade

Diagram IllustratingPotential Lot FlexibilityHeritageintegration48Variation 1Variation 3BuildingVariation 2Variation 4Pedestrianpermeability andgarden livingLaneway accessand servicingPedestrianpermeabilityBasementcarpark anddeep-plantingzoneUrbanverandahsRiverfront development sitesUrbanverandahsMontague Road

49built form5.3 BUILDING TYPOLOGIESThe master plan defines a diverse range of buildingtypes that respond to the evolving characteristicsof the Kurilpa precinct. New development willreflect the riverside parkland setting, the urbaninfluences of the nearby CBD, Brisbane’s outdoorlifestyle and quality contemporary architecture.URBAN COREAt Kurilpa’s northern point, commercial and residentialtowers will reflect the city skyline across the river. Largelots will allow for development of height and substance.The existing neighbourhood plan already allows for towersup to 30 storeys, and towers up to 40 storeys will beencouraged south of Montague Road and east of CordeliaStreet to complement the city centre. At their feet, the newbuildings will be open to the surrounding streets, allowingeasy pedestrian through-movement and encouraging socialinteraction and activation of the streets and spaces theydefine. The towers above will be set back to reinforce theprinciples of subtropical design and ensure an open aspect.URBAN COREMONTAGUE ROADAs a well-proportioned street with a good proximity tosurrounding public spaces, Montague Road will becomeone of Brisbane’s signature subtropical boulevards.Clusters of commercial development will punctuate itslength with buildings up to 6 storeys defining a strongstreet address. Towers of 20 storeys and above will befurther set back from the street, side and rear boundariesto create more space. Importantly, buildings will engagethe street at ground level with shops, cafes, foyers andre-purposed heritage places to ensure continuity ofactivity. Above street level, buildings will be permeable andsubtropical, with louvres, balconies, awnings and verticallandscapes drawing the lush, river parkland landscapeof Kurilpa up into the building. As a transition betweenthe Urban Core and River’s Edge, towers up to 30 storeysare supported where fronting onto Bouquet Street.MONTAGUE ROADRIVER’S EDGEA patchwork of green spaces will enrich Kurilpa’s riversidegarden community. Each building will present a narrowerprofile to the river to maximise views out into the landscape.Along the new Riverside Esplanade, riverfront cafes,restaurants and shops will occupy the first three storeysand activate the parklands, with towers up to 15 storeyswell set back – the perfect spot to watch the sun go down.ICONIC CULTURAL AND LEISURE BUILDINGSTwo new cultural buildings will be created that add toand enhance Brisbane’s mix of arts and entertainmentdestinations. Low-rise, sculptural in form, and closelyintegrated within their parkland settings, the designwill be original to each and expressive of the culturalactivity taking place within. They will deliver a rangeof useable outdoor event spaces and incorporatepublicly accessible rooftop garden terraces.RIVER’S EDGE

KurilpaBridgeVictoriaBridge50William Jolly BridgeGrey StreetPeel StreetHope StreetMerivale StreetMelbourne StreetGo Between BridgeCordelia StreetBoundary StreetLEGENDUrban coreRiver’s edgeMontague RoadIconic cultural andleisure buildingsHeritageRiverside EsplanadeMontague RoadBrereton StreetMollison Street0 100200ma4@1:4,000

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53Priority projectsfirst five to ten yearsImplementation of the Kurilpa Master Plan is ashared responsibility between the government,private sector and community.PPublic realmSSocial andculturalTTransportThe Master Plan will kick-start the transformationof Kurilpa through the delivery of seven priorityprojects. These projects will commence duringthe next five to ten years to revitalise Kurilpa’sriverfront and better connect Kurilpa with the citycentre and the Queensland Cultural Precinct. Keyto delivering the master plan vision and strategies,these projects also offer value for money and willunlock significant private investment.EEconomicsBBuilt formP1Close Riverside DriveS1Investigate the delivery of amajor new cultural facilityClose and reclaim Riverside Drive forparkland.Investigate the delivery of a new culturalfacility of national significance on theQueensland Government owned landadjacent to the William Jolly Bridge.P2Deliver a new park at theriver end of Hope StreetInvestigate the delivery of anew riverfront amphitheatreS2S3Deliver an urban playgroundunder the viaductsDeliver a 10,000 square metre riverfrontpark through the redevelopment ofstrategic sites, and investigate thedelivery of a riverfront amphitheatrewithin this space.Deliver an urban playground underthe Merivale Bridge viaducts, suchas concrete pier art, urban playinfrastructure and pocket parks througha staged process.

Next StepsPlanning forredevelopmentT3 An effective planning frameworkis necessary to harness and guidedevelopment, optimise community benefitE1 and help deliver the vision for Kurilpa. TheSouth Brisbane Riverside NeighbourhoodPlan and supporting infrastructure provisionsB1 will be updated and amended to incorporatethe directions of the Kurilpa Master Plan.Council and the Queensland Governmentwill continue to work collaborativelywith the key industrial landownersto facilitate their stagedrelocation from Kurilpa.54S1T1Implement ahigh-frequency bus serviceP2S2S3Implement a high-quality andhigh-frequency bus transport service todirectly connect Kurilpa with the CBDand inner-city locations.T2Investigate the delivery of ariver-based transport stopT2T1P1Investigate the delivery of a newdual-berth, river-based transport stopalong the river’s edge, offering thepotential to support both ferry andwater taxi services.

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