“An integrated design approach to achieve the highest quality design outcome should be a priority for council.”
The company says the Meriton design fails to effectively integrate with its surroundings. It is requesting council reassess the proposal and draft a master plan for the wider area.
Harry Triguboff plans to build two Meriton towers on Alice Street, overlooking the botanic gardens.Credit: DBI
“It is our opinion the proposed development has not achieved a tower design that responds appropriately to the precinct … nor to the future development opportunities of our land,” the company said.
“Development of the scale proposed should be considered in conjunction with adjoining sites, not in isolation.
“By undertaking a broader design exercise, drawing in possible future design outcomes of adjoining sites for consideration, the tower design achieved would be of a higher quality and of a positive nature to the city.”
A representative for Triguboff said Meriton is unaware of the complaints. Jonathan Shaw from Sejahtera One Pty Ltd did not comment.
Royal in the Park, in Brisbane’s CBD. Credit: Marissa Calligeros/Brisbane Times
New transport connections will send the value of the rival sites – and their development potential – soaring. The Kangaroo Point bridge, due to open in December, and the under-construction Albert Street train station are both a block away.
A spokesperson for Brisbane City Council said a decision on the development application has not been made.
“The application at 204 Alice Street, Brisbane City is currently being assessed by Council’s independent planning offices. All submissions will be considered,” the spokesperson said.
“There are no development applications lodged for the Royal on the Park site in Brisbane City. Any future proposal would be assessed by council’s independent planning officers against the requirements of Brisbane City Plan and the State Government’s Planning Act.”
