Tallest tower in the Valley proposed as block up for sale
Plans for the tallest tower in Fortitude Valley have been published as the land goes up for sale.
Construction on the site has not been approved, but an architect has put together the design to support the listing of 70-82 Wickham Street ahead of a possible height limit increase in the suburb.
The block is currently occupied by a decrepit two-storey building called Metro Central, which has a number of tenants including retail stores and the headquarters of Brisbane’s Anarchist Communist Federation.
Located just opposite Centenary Park, it covers 2,416 square meters and has access to Warren Street, Barry Street and Wickham Street.
Seller Colliers said the block was ideal for residential redevelopment and architect Cottee Parker has designed plans for a 40-storey tower with more than 350 apartments.
If such a tower were built, it would likely be the tallest tower in the suburb – a title currently held by the 30-storey No 1 Fortitude Valley – and would have views of the CBD, Botanical Gardens and the Brisbane River.
There will also be nearby schools such as All Hallows and Brisbane Central State School.
Late last year Brisbane City Council announced plans to: Update city plan to allow taller buildings in the valleyas part of a wider initiative to increase housing supply with new flats.
More than 11,000 people live in the suburb.
“Fortitude Valley is already close to transport, employment and entertainment, and with major Brisbane 2032 venues nearby, it is the right place to invite more people to live close to where they work and play.” Mayor Adrian Schrinner He said in November.
“This new plan will unlock new homes, increase leisure options and further activate one of our most vibrant inner-city areas.”
The 70-82 Wickham Street block is for sale through an expressions of interest campaign which closes on March 19.
