Developers plan 27-storey luxury tower at Brisbane heritage site Shafston House
Environment · 3 July 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
Developers have revealed plans for a 27-storey luxury apartment tower at Shafston House, a heritage site in Brisbane's Kangaroo Point. The project is being built by Singapore's Capella Hotel Group and local firm Verso Projects, with an opening date set for 2029.
The development will include two riverfront homes, a private marina, and six swimming pools. Shafston House itself, constructed in 1851, will become a private communal space for residents, offering wellness and dining facilities. The building was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register in 2005.
Public access to the historic grounds will largely be removed, though a shared walkway will remain. The proposal is larger than a 15-storey version approved in 2023, which already faced strong opposition from the local community. Total investment exceeds AUD 150 million.