The owners of the Story Bridge Hotel have submitted plans for a hotel and residential development in Kangaroo Point, proposing two towers opposite the historic venue with an illuminated façade feature.
Background and Site Context
The proposal (DA/A006924144) has been lodged by Grant Park Holdings for land at 215–229 Main Street, on the corner of Bright Street, Kangaroo Point. The site spans about 2,600 square metres and is formed from five amalgamated lots.
The location sits opposite the heritage-listed Story Bridge Hotel, which has operated since 1886. A three-storey apartment block currently occupies the site and would be demolished if the project proceeds.
Development Details and Design
Plans outline two towers constructed above a shared two-level podium. The southern tower would rise to 18 storeys, exceeding the height limit by three storeys, while the northern tower would reach eight storeys.
The podium would contain 41 hotel suites, with 29 apartments located in the towers. The residential mix includes 12 three-bedroom and 17 four-bedroom units, with several apartments occupying full floors. A ground-level café and short-term accommodation uses are also proposed.
The development includes 113 car parking spaces, with 81 allocated to residents, and has been designed by WallaceBrice Architecture.
Illuminated Artwork Feature
A central element of the proposal is an illuminated artwork projected onto one tower façade. Developed with Illuminart, the installation would respond to real-time environmental conditions, including temperature, wind, humidity, river movement and sky characteristics.
Independent assessment by Colliers International found the lighting feature is not expected to cause unacceptable distraction for motorists travelling southbound on the Story Bridge. The installation has been described as the first live data-responsive architectural feature of its kind in Brisbane.
Planning Pathway and Access
Planning material prepared for the application recommends approval despite the height exceedance, citing the building’s layout and unused space between the towers.
The proposal is classified as impact assessable, meaning it is open to public submissions. Improved pedestrian access is also proposed, including a raised wombat crossing across Main Street linking the development with the Story Bridge Hotel.
What Happens Next
The Kangaroo Point proposal remains subject to assessment and public feedback. If approved, the project would introduce hotel accommodation and large residential dwellings close to major inner-city transport connections, including the Kangaroo Point Bridge.
Published 28-Dec-2025