Fortitude Valley Approves Major Infrastructure Projects Through 2028

Fortitude Valley has 72 identified infrastructure projects affecting the region, ranking it in the top 10% nationally for nearby infrastructure activity. Several major approvals from late 2025 now move toward construction phases in 2026.

Office Tower Construction Timeline

A $300 million A-grade office tower at 88 Robertson Street was approved in December 2025. Construction is expected to start in mid-2026 and finish by mid-2028. This project forms part of the ongoing activity tied to the 72 infrastructure efforts in the area.

Howard Smith Wharves Expansion

Howard Smith Wharves received approval for a $500 million expansion known as HSW 2.0. The plan includes an over-river swimming pool, boutique hotel, and 8,500 sqm of public space, scheduled for completion ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games. Decisions on final design elements and site preparation remain ahead.

Brisbane Metro Tunnel Works

Major Brisbane Metro works are progressing on Adelaide Street, with crews excavating a 213-metre tunnel connecting the inner-city to King George Square station as part of the $1.7 billion project. Further excavation and integration steps will determine the pace of underground bus diversions in coming months.

Recent Completed Upgrade

Brisbane City Council completed the Valley Fiveways (Brunswick Street Park) upgrade in July 2025 to improve shade and lighting at the busy five-way intersection. This work provides a baseline for assessing how newer projects integrate with existing public spaces.

Key decisions on sequencing and coordination among the projects will shape activity levels through the middle of the decade. The approved timelines for the Robertson Street tower and Howard Smith Wharves expansion set clear markers for what happens next.