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As the development of Brisbane's riverfront continues to shape the city, one company can take credit for much of the urban renewal, including major infrastructure projects.

Mirvac has played a key role in the transformation of the riverfront, working closely with Urban Renewal Brisbane to provide signature residential projects, public spaces and community facilities in the city's inner suburbs. Most recently, the company developed the 5500-seat Queensland Tennis Centre at Tennyson. The venue will be handed over to the State Government at the beginning of December, in time for the Brisbane International tournament, which leads into the Australian Open.

Tennyson Reach, adjoining the Queensland Tennis Centre, is Mirvac's landmark residential precinct. This development will transform the 12ha derelict Tennyson power station site into a new $540 million integrated residential, recreation and lifestyle hub, providing 390 luxury apartments in six buildings.

With 400m of north-facing river frontage, Tennyson Reach will also feature extensive landscaped parklands, bikeways and pathways along the riverfront.

Mirvac has previously developed the old CSR Sugar Mill at the Cutters Landing development in New Farm, and the industrial Hornibrook site in Bulimba, which was transformed into the prestigious Waterline-Bulimba development.

Waterfront, Newstead is the next Mirvac riverfront development to come on stream. Mirvac CEO Development Queensland Matthew Wallace says this premium mixed-use development will have a residential apartment focus.

"This project is the final piece in the urban renewal plan, which started with Mirvac's Mariners Reach on Newstead Terrace, followed by Cutters Landing."

Wallace says the key to the Waterfront masterplan is the 375m water frontage, 5.5ha parkland and lake.

"Together these natural features allow great outlooks. We are also providing smaller footprints to ensure there are plenty of large green spaces for the public's enjoyment."

More than seven years in the planning, Waterfront is made up of six precincts Pier, Park, Lake, Shore, Sky and Waterloo.The tree-lined Skyring Terrace will be on the perimeter, extending through the site and connecting to Breakfast Creek Road to form a high street similar to those found in many big cities.

Wallace says Mirvac's ongoing success can be attributed to several key factors.

"We have always designed for the end user. Spaces are well planned, living areas are functional and finishes are of a high quality. Attention to detail is always paramount and luxurious touches are not overlooked.

"Mirvac also searches out the most suitable sites those that provide genuine lifestyle benefits and are close to amenities. For our premium apartments, this includes water frontages for great views."

Wallace says Mirvac's integrated approach is another strength. By keeping as much activity as possible in-house from the design and construction to sales and project management the company has greater control over the finished product.

"This approach has stood us in good stead. Mirvac Design in Queensland has won more than 100 industry awards for architectural excellence."

For more information, contact Mirvac, Level 2, 164 Grey St, South Bank, Qld 4101, PO Box 5121, West End, Qld 4101, phone (07) 3859 5888. Or visit the website: www.mirvac.com.au.

Tennyson Reach: 21 Softstone St, Tennyson, Qld 4105, phone (07) 3848 2397. Or visit the website: www.mirvac.com.au.

Waterfront, Newstead: 43 Evelyn St, Newstead, Qld 4006, phone (07) 3852 9797. Or visit the website: www.mirvac.com.au.

Story by: Trendsideas