Background

A New Future for Port of Brisbane is Part of the Northshore Hamilton Plan

The unparalleled opportunity to create a new waterside precinct on the river resulted from a 
long-term strategy to facilitate growth and 
economic efficiencies for the Port of Brisbane.

Relocation from the historic Hamilton wharves site was first investigated in the 1970s. Volume of shipping, longer turnaround times and the increasing size of vessels led to the creation of Brisbane’s deepwater port at Fisherman Islands – now the fastest growing port in Australia. The relocation is underway, with the remaining transition of dry and liquid bulk import/export facilities due to be completed within the next 10 years.  

The Evolution of Northshore

In recognition of the opportunity created by 
the relocation of port operations from Hamilton 
to Fisherman Islands, the Port of Brisbane Corporation Limited (PBC) established the 
Northshore Development Group (NDG) in 2003 to prepare a master plan for the area being vacated, and oversee the provision of trunk infrastructure 
and sale of land.

Extensive investigations were undertaken by a 
multi-disciplinary project team into the existing characteristics of the Northshore Hamilton project area, to inform the development of a draft master plan. Community involvement and input from Brisbane City Council (BCC), State Government agencies and other key stakeholders was actively sought.

In May 2006 the draft master plan was released 
for a six week public display period and was 
positively received.  

The Urban Land Development Authority will shortly finalise an interim land use plan for the area, building on work done by NDG and BCC since June 2006. NDG has finalised the Northshore Hamilton Master Plan to inform the community about the Corporation’s expectations for development, and assist developers in responding to invitations to express an interest for the purchase and development of land parcels.

The Master Plan outlines the five guiding principles for development at Northshore Hamilton: access to the river, mobility and reduced car dependency, a vibrant diverse and inclusive community, sustainable and environmentally responsible urban environment, and a mix of land uses and development forms.