Construction of a luxury apartment block in Hamilton has been cleared to start after a holdout tenant who took one of the city’s most prominent developers to court vacated the site.
Graya lodged plans for a five-storey apartment building – to be called “The Gallery” – at 63-71 Racecourse Road in 2025.
Krazy Dessert & Cocktail Bar – which operated from the shopping hub at the address – argued it had a clause protecting it from eviction for the purpose of demolition until 2030.
The business took the matter to the Supreme Court and received an injunction in April allowing it to reopen after it was locked out by Graya.
On Wednesday, the developer confirmed all 17 shop leases on the site had been vacated, and construction would begin before the end of the week.
“Consolidating multiple sites is not a simple process,” the company said.
“As we move into lifestyle developments on prominent retail strips, we are conscious of the sensitivity that comes with it.
“Change is sometimes hard to accept, even when the outcome is one the majority are looking forward to.
“We feel strongly about Brisbane and its long-term potential … we look forward to delivering something the suburb is proud of.”
Graya declined to say if the agreement included a payment to the business. Krazy did not respond to a request for comment.
Plans lodged with Brisbane City Council show the development will include 37 units and an arcade linking through to Kent Street.
Shopfronts along the ground floor are also planned.
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