Northshore Hamilton is the name for the 304 hectare Priority Development Area (PDA) being transformed into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. Economic Development Queensland is the planning authority of all 304 hectares and owns approximately 60 hectares of land in the Northshore Hamilton project area.

A Development Scheme is a regulatory document comprising a land use plan, an infrastructure plan and an implementation plan for a location the Queensland Government has declared a Priority Development Area. A Development Scheme:

• establishes the PDA vision and sets the planning policy against which future development applications are assessed
• provides a framework to coordinate infrastructure delivery to enable desired development outcomes

The Development Scheme was updated to reflect the feedback of the community, industry and Government. Specifically, the amendments aimed to:

• Align with the outcomes of the Queensland Government’s 100-Day 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Infrastructure Review, including the removal of references to the proposed Athletes Village within Northshore;
• Respond to feedback from State Government agencies to ensure land use planning supports essential infrastructure such as schools and community facilities; and
• Incorporate feedback from industry to remove red tape and reduce regulatory barriers that add to the cost of building new homes.

These updates will bring forward land and housing supply ensuring Northshore Hamilton PDA grows in a way that benefits the existing and future community.

The Queensland Government has approved the amended Development Scheme, which came into effect on 21 November 2025.

This Development Scheme provides a clear performance-based framework for industry to deliver homes for Queenslanders over the next 10 + years, supporting the growth and liveability of Northshore Hamilton.

In addition to housing, the Development Scheme enables the delivery of key infrastructure projects, including a new school, community facilities, parks and the EDQ street renewal program.

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) assesses development applications for this PDA. All development applications are assessed against the Northshore Hamilton PDA Development Scheme.

The proposed Development Scheme Amendment was publicly notified for 31 business days, from 7 August to 19 September.

During this time, EDQ hosted three community drop-in sessions at The Shed in August, which were attended by 76 community members and stakeholders. You can read the Community Outcomes brochure to learn more about what was discussed.

EDQ received 76 submissions from industry representatives, businesses, residents, and community members regarding the proposed Development Scheme Amendment. These submissions were carefully reviewed and considered by the Minister for Economic Development Queensland (MEDQ) to ensure the final plans balance the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders.

A summary of the feedback received, along with the changes made to the Development Scheme in response, is available in the Submissions Report.

EDQ’s priority is to fast-track homes by delivering supporting infrastructure in the Northshore Hamilton PDA.

Street renewal upgrades and new roads within the precinct are currently being delivered. The next stage of work will prepare the western end of the precinct (adjacent to Portside Wharf) for six new development lots planned for mixed-use residential development in accordance with the Northshore Hamilton PDA Development Scheme. These upgrades will ensure that the road network continues to operate smoothly as the PDA grows and develops.

The Queensland Government is releasing five development sites to boost local land supply and respond to Queensland’s housing shortfall.

Northshore Hamilton will deliver new homes, parklands and community spaces to create a vibrant precinct and enable more Queenslanders to have a place to call home.

EDQ is releasing five development sites within the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area (PDA), totalling 6 hectares along MacArthur Avenue.

Infrastructure works are underway. Sites will be created and ready for development in 2028, with the adjoining riverfront parklands expected to commence construction by 2029.

The opportunity is open to qualified industry proponents with experience in delivering large-scale mixed-use developments.

The market process runs for eight weeks. Proposals must be submitted by 4pm, 16 April 2026.

EDQ will evaluate proposals based on alignment with the PDA Development Scheme, integration with the precinct, timely delivery and maximising development potential.