Consolidated Properties Group has announced the start of a $250 million development program at its Yeerongpilly Green development, led by a commitment from Woolworths to anchor the planned shopping hub at the heart of the new community.

Woolworths has been named preferred proponent to operate the supermarket at Yeerongpilly Green’s shopping hub which, pending Brisbane City Council approval of the development application, will start construction during 2019.

The shopping hub is  at the heart of the $850 million Yeerongpilly Green development, which will ultimately comprise more than 5,000m2 of retail complemented by restaurants, commercial buildings, five hectares of parkland and a boutique hotel, all at the doorstep of the community’s proposed 1,200 dwellings.

Yeerongpilly Green village heart

In preparation for the shopping hub and first stage of the new community, Consolidated Properties has this week commenced a $10 million restoration program for two heritage-listed buildings – The Institute (brick building) and The Stables (timber building).

Following the restoration, The Stables building will serve as an ‘experience centre,’  incorporating a new Yeerongpilly Green sales and display suite.

Consolidated Properties Executive Chairman Don O’Rorke says he anticipates the new sales and display centre will be complete by mid year, paving the way for the launch of Yeerongpilly Green’s first residential precinct in August.

“Brisbane City Council issued approval about a month ago for the first residential stages, and we are already receiving enquiry, which demonstrates that the market has remained buoyant and receptive towards high quality property close to the city and surrounded by excellent amenity.

Yeerongpilly Green supermarket

“Woolworths’ commitment is the catalyst for the development of Yeerongpilly Green’s village heart, which will be a major drawcard for prospective purchasers looking to secure a home in the first stage of this vibrant riverfront community.”

Woolworths’ Queensland State Manager, Matthew Franich said the company was thrilled to secure one of the key retail tenancies in Yeerongpilly Green, which is located just six kilometres from the city and adjacent to the Queensland Tennis Centre.

“At Woolworths we pride ourselves on delivering high quality products at great value for local residents, and we are delighted to be a part of Yeerongpilly Green’s future,” Franich said.

“Our full-line supermarket will generate 100 jobs for the local community once completed, joining the more than 40,000 Queenslanders who work with the Woolworths team statewide.

“We look forward to delivering local residents, and the broader south-west Brisbane community, an essential and convenient shopping experience in one of Australia’s most modern supermarkets.”

Yeerongpilly Green

Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning, The Honourable Cameron Dick said the recent completion of more than five hectares of parklands, new pedestrian-friendly pathways and new roads at Yeerongpilly Green had put the development on show to the public.

“The Queensland Government has spent $30 million on the creation of parks, plazas and infrastructure at Yeerongpilly Green, which will benefit residents, Brisbane locals and visitors,” he said.

“The recent Brisbane International Tennis tournament saw many people using the new pedestrian link connecting Yeerongpilly Train Station to the Queensland Tennis Centre, and traffic has been flowing well through the new road from Softstone Street to Fairfield Drive, after King Arthur Terrace was closed for reconstruction.

“It is commendable that 19% of Yeerongpilly Green will remain as publicly accessible  parks and pedestrian space and that Consolidated Properties is working to preserve the heritage of Yeerongpilly by including historical buildings into its masterplan.

“I look forward to watching the evolution of Yeerongpilly Green over the next decade.”