A last-minute change of plans has been filed for a mixed-use development nearing completion on Brisbane\u2019s northside, replacing a large chunk of its office space with a 60-bed private hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The change application is among a growing number of approved developments being pivoted as uncertainty over the office sector prevails due to the post-pandemic work-from-home trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has been lodged with the Brisbane City Council by an entity linked to Sydney-based wealth and asset manager Real Asset Management Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the revised plans, it would replace 5000sq m of office space and a 954sq m childcare centre with a 60-bed mental health hospital in the well-advanced development at 20 Nellie Street, Nundah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earmarked for a five-storey, horseshoe-shaped building\u2014one of five ranging from one to five storeys approved for the 8523sq m site\u2014it would also include associated consulting suites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe proposed 60-bed hospital and associated consulting suites forms part of a joint venture between Aurora Healthcare and Medibank, known as IMH, to deliver an innovative integrated private mental health facility that will provide additional health care to aid in meeting the increasing demand for mental health services across Brisbane,\u201d the submitted planning documents said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis proposed northside hub is a sister-facility to Belmont Private Hospital, operating in Brisbane\u2019s southside, and will facilitate treatment for low-acute, voluntary in- and out-patients, with high prevalence disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFrom an operations perspective, unlike a more traditional medical hospital, the proposed mental health facility will not accept emergency patients, with admissions occurring during business hours.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other proposed health care services as well as food and drink outlet uses would be spread across three other buildings in the development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPotential health care service tenants, separate to the proposed hospital, may include allied health, GPs and the like,\u201d the documents said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The application also noted that construction on site was \u201clargely complete\u201d and the proposed changes to the approved uses \u201cdoes not impact the approved and constructed built form on site, inclusive of car parking\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe proposed development has had consideration of the previously approved scheme under construction, and seeks to provide a revitalised outcome for the site based on tenant interest and surrounding operations,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Initial approval for a mixed-use development\u2014including office space, a childcare centre, gym and shop spanning a combined gross floor area of 10,590sq m\u2014was granted in April 2020. It also included 185 carparking spaces on grade and within a single basement level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe proposed development will enhance the distinct village feel of Nundah,\u201d the original DA said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of the approved scheme designed by Z Architects, existing industrial sheds were to be revitalised and incorporated into the development, which also included the construction of two new buildings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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