The Bulimba Barracks Are About to Become Brisbane's New Riverfront Hang Spot

For years, going to Bulimba for a meal, drink or just to hang with your mates has meant heading to Oxford Street, however the inner-eastern suburb is about to get another must-visit destination. That'd be Apollo Road, current home of the Bulimba Barracks, and future riverfront community hub.

Revamping the 23-hectare space (the one most people just drive past and barely give a second glance to) has been mooted for some time, but now locals can have a sneak peek of what's to come. Alongside homes and apartments, draft plans include 2.1 hectares of parkland along the river's edge, complete with a riverwalk with pedestrian and cycle connectivity. A strip of shops and restaurants, plus approximately three hectares dedicated to sport and recreation facilities, are also mooted.

Nothing is yet set in stone, with the community consultation period open until November 1. If you have a great idea, now's your chance to have your say. The blueprint for the space is expected to be finalised by the end of the year.

In addition, in keeping with the area's rich history, heritage buildings already in the area's vicinity will be repurposed — including turning a military fabrications shed into a neighbourhood centre with a plaza for special events. It might stay the same from the outside, but once the transformation from army land to bustling precinct has been completed, that's the only part of this patch of Bulimba inhabitants will likely recognise.

For more information about the Bulimba Barracks Master Plan, visit the Brisbane City Council website.