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Above: The quarry face at Canberra Brickworks 1920s. National Archives of Australia: A3560, 1145
Right: Patent for the Staffordshire kiln, 1956. National Archives of Australia: A2445, M8939B
The Canberra Brickworks was established in 1913 and has played a significant role in the building of the
nation’s capital. For its time, the infrastructure was leading technology, adapted from a design from England.
The landmark Staffordshire kiln is now the last of its kind in Australia.
The Canberra Brickworks closed several times when manufacturers were needed more urgently elsewhere.
Production rates hit an all-time high in the 1950s as Canberra experienced its first population boom. By the
mid-1970s, technology and housing trends had changed, new materials and modern techniques meant that the
old brickworks was no longer needed and it closed in 1976.
A VISION TO MAKE
CANBERRA GREAT
THE CITY’S FOUNDATIONS
The enduring mark of the Canberra Brickworks is still evident today. Throughout inner Canberra the iconic
red bricks, given their colour and parochial character by the clay used in surrounding quarries, feature in many homes and significant government buildings including
Old Parliament House and Hotel Canberra (now the Hyatt Hotel Canberra).
The quintessentially Canberran red brick homes line the streets of suburbs such as Reid, Ainslie and Campbell. When construction of Old Parliament House began in
1923, the project was so large that a rail system was established to transport bricks to the site. More than four
million bricks went into Old Parliament House alone.
The Canberra Brickworks also manufactured many other construction materials including roof tiles and terracotta pipes which lie in the foundations
of Canberra’s first suburbs.
The Hardy kiln under construction, 1926.National Archives of Australia: A3560, 2076
Right: Parliament House opening preparations. The rail line in the middle ground was used to carry bricks from the Brickworks to building sites, 1926.National Archives of Australia: A3560, 32
Below Left: Part of Hotel Canberra under construction, 1921–1931. National Archives of Australia: A3560, 462
Below Right: Brick cottage and garden in Braddon, 1927. National Archives of Australia: A3560, 2805
The Canberra Brickworks occupies a prominent position within one of Canberra’s most esteemed suburbs, Yarralumla.
Located 3.5kms from the CBD, Yarralumla is on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin, next to the Parliamentary triangle. Its unique position is both close to the centre of Canberra and well connected to the furthest reaches of the ACT via major arterial roads, making it an accessible and attractive place to visit and live. The central location means it’s close to Canberra International Airport and the city’s national institutions including Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia and the National Museum of Australia.
Yarralumla was influential in the growth of young Canberra, supporting its initial development with industrial and horticultural services. Originally a number of workman’s cottages populated the area, housing those who worked at the Brickworks.
Today it is one of Canberra’s most recognisable suburbs with wide sweeping streets and attractive homes. The median property price in Yarralumla is $1,135,000 compared to the Canberra median property price of $620,000.* It hosts a number of embassies and the Governor-General’s residence,
and provides visitors who tour the streets with a variety of architecture from across the world. With an enviable position along the lake, Yarralumla offers picturesque parks and gardens which are regularly used for community gatherings.
Rich with history and vibrant with culture, this leafy location has an array of recreational facilities. Yarralumla has a reputation for excellent eateries and the local shops offer a variety of restaurants and cafes, among other key services.
The shoreline is also where Canberra Yacht Club is situated, which caters to sailing enthusiasts of all levels. It offers the community yacht amenities and a variety of family-friendly classes, events and racing. On any given Sunday morning in spring and summer the lake is a spectacle, dotted with colourful sails.
The Royal Canberra Golf Course is also in Yarralumla, located right next to the Brickworks site. The grounds are filled with a splendid array of European trees making it the most scenic course in the region and one of the most challenging, frequently drawing skilled athletes for serious tournaments from across the nation. Both of Yarralumla’s clubs have fine dining restaurants with award winning cuisine.
LOCATION IS KEY
*As at January 2016, Allhomes.
Canberra CBD
New Acton
Telstra Tower
Royal Canberra Golf Club
Lake Burley Griffin
Canberra Rowing Club
Mount Ainslie
Areas marked are indicative only
New Acton
National Museum of Australia
Australian War Memorial
Canberra Yacht ClubParliament House
Old Parliament House
Canberra International Airport
Adelaide Avenue
Cotter Road
YARRALUMLA
Telstra Tower
Royal Canberra Golf Club
Royal Australian Mint
Canberra CBD
National Arboretum Canberra
National Zoo and Aquarium
Parliament House
Old Parliament House
YARRALUMLA
DEAKIN
CURTIN
PARKES
NEW ACTON
BARTON
FORREST
Map is indicative only
Right: Royal Canberra Golf Club.
Below Left: Canberra Yacht Club.
Below Right: Yarralumla local shops.
A FIRM FOOTING FOR GROWTH
1MPeople to live in the Canberra region by 2050
186.1KInternational visitors to the Capital (in the year ending September 2015)
2.13MDomestic overnight visitors
(in the year ending September 2015)
4.13MVisitors to the ACT
(in the year ending September 2015)
>$2.5KYarralumla median weekly
household income
2,949Yarralumla population
Canberra is an exciting, evolving city with an expanding population. Now more than 100 years old, the city has entered a new phase of regeneration with a renewed focus on developing underused pockets and precincts and transforming them into thriving cultural hubs. Kingston Foreshore, New Acton and Braddon have brought new life to the city with their mixture of residential, food, entertainment, and arts facilities. These urban hotspots have been met by the locals with great enthusiasm, proving that Canberra is strengthening its own culture. As one of the few remaining examples of the city’s early history, a revitalised Canberra Brickworks would reawaken an overlooked treasure of our past.
As the population grows, so does the infrastructure, with Capital Metro, the proposed light rail system, set to connect the city centre with the outer suburbs.
As the home of Australia’s many national institutions, research and education, and the centre of government, Canberra has a highly educated population. This is reflected in a high average wage, the highest GDP in the country, and a consistently strong economy. It also has the youngest population in the country. By 2050 it is projected that the Canberra region will be home to one million people.
Sources: Visit Canberra 2016, Invest Canberra 2016, Allhomes 2016, Australian Bureau of Statistics 2014.
$ 1.35BDomestic overnight expenditure
(in the year ending September 2015)
>$85KGDP per capita per annum
$ 381MInternational expenditure
(in the year ending September 2015)International Airport
3.5KMYarralumla proximity to the CBD
>$1.13M Yarralumla median property price
The Canberra Brickworks has been a crucial part of the city’s past and will continue to play an important role
in the future of the city. By revitalising and repurposing the site, it is envisaged that Canberrans will be able to engage with and enjoy the iconic landmark in a
variety of ways. The vision is to create a new vibrant community incorporating residential opportunities, picturesque parks and commercial spaces, allowing
this underused site to become a feature in the lives of Canberrans and visitors alike.
The opportunity to develop a precinct offering innovative and dynamic architecture, quality commercial spaces as well as low to medium density residences is second to
none. The transformation of the Canberra Brickworks will restore a part of history, offering an interactive space and
something new for the entire community.
READY FOR CHANGE
FLEXIBILITY TO PLAN
YOUR VISION
There are very few chances to enrich the Canberra cityscape with something entirely different. The Canberra Brickworks provides an opportunity to repurpose a highly
valued historical amenity and create a new functional space for the community. The site presents enormous
development potential – a chance to be flexible, creative and dynamic in design, to drive innovation
as an established space is reinterpreted into a new era, and to create a showpiece for industrial urban renewal.
The Canberra Brickworks has exceptional potential. It allows up to 380 residential dwellings and its Zoning
(RZ1 and CZ6) provides for a wide range of uses within the Territory Plan, encouraging commercial investment
with active street frontages and a lively nightlife.
SITE SPECIFICS
Block 1, Section 102 – 95,817m2 – CZ6 and RZ1
Block 7, Section 102 – 59,756m2 – CZ6
Block 20, Section 102 – 5,370m2 – CZ6
Allows up to 380 residential dwellings
The ACT government is seeking developers who understand the opportunity juxtaposed with the
significance and history of the site.
Opportunities for leisure and retail development are boundless, with the precinct holding the potential for uses such as hotels, shopping, cafes, restaurants, fitness and health facilities.
CARRIAGEWORKS
Sydney’s Carriageworks was converted from a rail construction hub into a multipurpose art centre. The buildings were heritage listed and a striking example of 19th century industrial architecture. In the restoration process the integrity of the original buildings has been maintained while giving the site a new practical purpose. Carriageworks reopened in 2007 and has become a highly successful collaborative space. More than 500,000 people visited the site in 2014.
MIDLAND RAILWAY WORKSHOPS
The Midland Railway Workshops, in Perth’s eastern suburbs, were once a centrepoint for Midland as the manufacturing powerhouse for steam engines in Western Australia. This cluster of attractive 19th century buildings is currently under transformation into a contemporary urban village. The restoration will revitalise the underused industrial area for a new era while retaining its authentic historical charm. At its heart, it will feature a large public square, surrounded by a diverse mixture of residential, commercial, health and entertainment buildings. This will provide the community with a new range of employment opportunities and cultural attractions.
YORKSHIRE BREWERY
Yorkshire Brewery’s six storey tower was the tallest building in Collingwood, Melbourne when it was built in 1887. While it was heritage listed in 1991, the building has been empty for a number of years. Now just recently completed by award-winning architects Hayball and developer SMA Projects, the site has been resurrected as luxury apartments. The development maintained the elegant façade of the brick Brew Tower and the existing heritage walls of the former Stables and Cellars buildings while merging the interiors with contemporary architecture. With the use of eco-friendly materials and maintaining the highest environmental standards, this development is a sophisticated fusion of past and present.
The case studies below are representative of urban renewal on sites of historical significance. We include these as examples of what can be achieved with innovation and dynamic development principles.
Image credits – Carriageworks: Song Dong, Waste Not (Detail), 2013, Installation at Carriageworks, Sydney. Exhibition presented with 4A centre for Contemporary Asian Art in Association with Sydney Festival. Courtesy of the Artist & Tokyo Gallery + Btap. Image: Zan Wimberley. Midland Railway Workshops: Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority, Government of Western Australia. Yorkshire Brewery: SMA Projects
For more information contact the Land Development Agency’s appointed sales agent CBRE:
Andrew Stewart P 0418 248 717
E andrew.stewart@cbre.com.au
Mark Nicholls P 0417 239 551
E mark.nicholls@cbre.com.au
CBRE Level 12, 14 Moore Street Canberra City ACT 2601
SALES INFORMATION
A two-stage process will progress through 2016 to achieve the best possible outcome for this unique offering.
The first stage will invite submissions through a Request for Proposal (RFP). The second stage will shortlist successful
respondents and invite them to participate in the Request for Tender (RFT) process, which will require a more detailed analysis
of the site.
A Canberra Brickworks industry briefing will also be held to provide an opportunity to learn more about the potential of the
site and the two-stage sales process.
SALES PROCESS TIMELINE
April 2016 Stage 1: Requests for Proposal (RFP)
April 2016 Industry Briefing
2.00pm Thursday 16 June 2016 RFP closes
June–September 2016 RFP Panel Assessment
September 2016 Successful RFP proponents notified
October 2016 Stage 2: Request for Tender (RFT)
process opens to successful RFP proponents.
Disclaimer: The Land Development Agency (LDA) and CBRE make no warranty to the accuracy or completeness of information in this material and recommend obtaining independent legal, financial and accounting advice before considering purchasing land or making an offer to purchase land. The plans, examples and information contained herein are for illustrative purposes only and should not, without further inquiry, be relied upon as to their ultimate accuracy, to the extent permitted by law, the LDA and CBRE will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may be incurred as a result of your reliance upon this material.
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Tree lined streets, Yarralumla.
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