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What the Montague Road plan means for the riverfront

River access, transport and flood resilience are central to the framework for the former Visy site in South Brisbane.

The former Visy precinct in neighbouring South Brisbane has a planning framework in effect. Economic Development Queensland’s final Provisional Land Use Plan took effect on 24 August 2026, setting the basis for future redevelopment.

At a glance

Location
Former Visy precinct, South Brisbane
Stage
Planning framework; not a building approval
Effective
24 August 2026

Why it matters to West End

For people using the Kurilpa Peninsula, the relevant questions extend beyond the site: how the river edge connects, where walking and cycling routes lead, and how surrounding streets and infrastructure change.

EDQ says the plan requires continuous public riverfront access and active transport connections. Provisions added after consultation also address coordinated improvements on adjoining land, including streetscapes and infrastructure.

What happens next?

EDQ identifies detailed planning and investigations as the next stage, including public space, transport and flood resilience. Detailed proposals require assessment against the plan.

School capacity, housing diversity and cultural identity were among the consultation themes. Their inclusion in feedback should not be read as a delivery date or a funded project commitment.

How to follow the project

Use our Montague Road project record for dated milestones and the adopted plan. The EDQ project page is the primary source for current updates.

Questions to ask of future proposals

Look for a mapped riverfront connection, a clear account of street changes and an explanation of when public spaces would become usable. Where a proposal gives dates, check whether they refer to an application, an approval or construction. These are questions for future reporting, not confirmed outcomes.

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