Plans Submitted for Mixed Residential and Heritage Project in Yeerongpilly

A development application has been submitted for a 25-storey residential tower and the adaptive reuse of a heritage-listed building in Yeerongpilly. 

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The proposed site spans 30 Bedivere Street, King Arthur Terrace and Queens Way, Yeerongpilly and has been designed by Rothelowman Architecture.

The proposal includes 181 medium-density residential units—comprising 90 two-bedroom and 91 three-bedroom apartments. The apartments will offer between 15 and 87 square metres of private open space. 

Shared amenities outlined in the plans include a swimming pool and lounging area, private dining rooms, lawn spaces, a library, a kids’ room, and spaces for social and recreational use. Parking provision includes 300 resident spaces and 28 for visitors.

Restoration and Use of Heritage Building

A key element of the proposal for the Yeerongpilly site involves the retention and repurposing of the existing heritage-listed morgue building located on the site. Plans detail the demolition of internal features, including shelving and sinks, as well as lightweight additions connected to the main structure. 

Part of the existing roof, fascia and gutters would also be removed. Restoration work is proposed for the roof ventilator and the internal and external windows. The skylight is to be replaced, and a new portal window added to the western facade.

In the short term, the restored building is intended to be used for an internal art initiative, with displays of artwork and associated cultural activities. The space is proposed to operate daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The application also allows for the building to accommodate future community, shop, or retail uses.

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To enable construction, the site’s existing ponding and vegetation would be removed. If approved, the development would introduce a mix of residential units and community-oriented space, incorporating the adaptation of a heritage structure within a higher-density context. The application is currently under assessment.

Published 12-May-2025