A development application has been lodged by Graya Developments for a four-storey mixed-use project spanning 63–71 Racecourse Road and 12 Balowrie Street, Hamilton. The proposal aims to revitalise a substantial portion of the Racecourse Road precinct with a mid-rise structure combining residential apartments, ground-level retail and food tenancies, and rooftop communal spaces.
Comprising eight commercial tenancies totalling 1,380m² on the ground floor, the development is designed to enhance street-level activation along Racecourse Road and Kent Street. Above the commercial level, the plans propose three residential levels with a total of 37 apartments, nine 2-bedroom and twenty-eight 3-bedroom units.
According to the architect Bureau Proberts, the design responds to the neighbourhood’s architectural context with a crafted material palette and subtropical planting, drawing inspiration from both Queenslander homes and iconic Hamilton landmarks. A central pedestrian spine through the retail section is intended to function as a privately owned arcade, linking Racecourse Road to Kent Street and creating a laneway-style retail atmosphere.
The development also features deep planting along the eastern and front boundaries, totalling 309m² (8.6% of the site), and more than 1,557m² of total landscaped area across the site. Approximately 796m² of communal open space would be delivered on the rooftop, including a pool, yoga lawn, outdoor gym, and BBQ area.
Project rundown
| Development Parameter | Proposed Development |
|---|---|
| Address: | 63–71 Racecourse Road and 12 Balowrie Street, Hamilton |
| Development Type: | Mixed-use (Residential and Centre Activities) |
| Site Area: | 3,614m² |
| Gross Floor Area (GFA): | 8,457m² |
| Height: | 4 storeys / approximately 15.5 metres |
| Apartments: | 9 x 2-bedroom, 28 x 3-bedroom (Total: 37) |
| Elevators: | 2 lifts (lift-to-unit ratio 1:18.5) |
| Communal Space: | The proposed rooftop includes a pool, outdoor gym, yoga lawn, barbeque and dining areas, all set within 931m² of subtropical landscaping. It provides 796m² of communal open space for residents and is accessible via lift. |
| Retail: | 1,380m² across 8 ground-floor tenancies |
| Car Parking: | 177 total (116 residential, 51 retail, 10 visitor) |
| Bike Parking: | 47 total (37 resident, 10 visitor) |
| Developer: | Graya Developments Pty Ltd |
| Architect: | Bureau Proberts |
| Landscape Design: | Urbis |
| Town Planner: | Mewing Planning Consultants |
| Sustainability: | – Rooftop Solar: No proposed solar panels in plans for communal building energy consumption – Energy Efficiency: Passive design, facade shading – Waste Management: Dedicated refuse room with compactor and baler however no recycling chute or divider proposed meaning any recycling would need to be taken by hand down to the basement – Water Conservation: Stormwater treatment tank below ground – Green Landscaping: 1,557m² of landscaping, green facade, rooftop planting – Active Transport Facilities: 47 bike parks, pedestrian spine connection |
| Date Submitted: | 5 June 2025 |
| Assessment Level: | Code Assessable |
| DA Application Link: | A006790991 |
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Vehicle access is proposed from Kent Street, leading to 177 car spaces across two basement levels and ground floor, 116 for residents, 51 for retail use, and 10 for visitors. A total of 47 bicycle spaces are also included.
Landscaping, prepared by Urbis, includes subtropical and cascading plant species, acoustic fencing along the eastern boundary, and generous facade planting to soften the built form. According to Urbis, the design aims to integrate architecture and ecology by creating multiple planting layers and cooling zones.
The proposal is subject to code assessment under Brisbane City Plan 2014 and does not require public notification. The land is zoned District Centre and falls within the Racecourse Road Precinct of the Racecourse Precinct Neighbourhood Plan.
Graya is a Brisbane-based developer and licensed builder known for delivering residential and mixed-use projects across inner Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Notable developments include Maison, Chalk, and York in New Farm, as well as Canvas in Bulimba. The company is currently constructing Enclave, a 24-storey apartment tower in Broadbeach.
