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Nicholas Street Precinct

14 decisions11 topicsUpdated 28 May 2026

Mentions

  • Car park naming motion withdrawn and consultation noted.
  • Subject of the April 2026 redevelopment progress report.
  • The commercial lease decision relates to this precinct.
  • Site of the approved tenancy and lease decision.
  • Location of the lease proposal discussed at the meeting.
  • Site of the confidential lease proposal

Decisions

Infrastructure offset amount issued

Council resolved to issue notice to HB Qld Pty Ltd and Canberra Estate Consortium No 36 Pty Ltd that the offset amount for Collingwood Drive and Eagle Street works is $11,451,973.08.

Affects infrastructure delivery and developer obligations in the precinct.

Easements approved at Basin Pocket and Rosewood

Council approved disposal exemptions and delegated authority to the CEO for sewerage easement at 214 Chermside Road, Basin Pocket, and sewerage/water easements at 49 Lacewing Street, Rosewood.

Supports utility infrastructure and service connections in these areas.

Marie Street embankment works over contingency

Council noted Contract 5326 for Marie Street, Goodna embankment stabilisation works exceeded its approved contingency and totalled $2,243,108.89 ex-GST, and delegated contractual action to the CEO.

Signals a cost blowout on a local infrastructure repair project.

Nicholas Street Precinct progress report received

The April 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct redevelopment progress report was received and noted, including leasing, planning, delivery and ongoing management matters.

Indicates continued attention on the CBD redevelopment and its commercial occupancy.

Lease progression for Tenancy 2B05-07 at Tulmur Walk

Council agreed to enter into an Agreement for Lease and, if satisfactorily executed, a lease for Tenancy 2B05-07 within the Nicholas Street Precinct, with the commercial terms contained in a confidential report.

This supports activation of a tenancy in the precinct, which may affect local business activity and the precinct’s tenancy mix.

Closed session to discuss confidential lease matter

The committee resolved to move into closed session to discuss the Nicholas Street Precinct lease item under the Local Government Regulation 2012.

This was a confidential property matter, but it related to a commercial tenancy in a major city precinct.

Agreement for Lease approved for Tenancy 2B05 - 7 Tulmur Walk

Council agreed to enter into an Agreement for Lease and associated documentation with the proposed lessee for Tenancy 2B05 - 7 within the Nicholas Street Precinct, subject to the commercial terms in the confidential report.

This supports further occupancy and activity in the precinct, which can affect local activation and business use of the area.

Nicholas Street Precinct lease proposal noted for further committee consideration

Councillors attended a briefing on the Approval of an Agreement for Lease for Tenancy 2B05 – Tulmur Walk and raised questions on the information presented. A report will be provided to the Economic and Cultural Development committee for consideration.

May affect tenancy use, activation and future visitor or business activity in the Nicholas Street Precinct.

Moved into closed session for confidential lease item

The committee resolved to close the meeting to discuss a confidential item concerning an Agreement for Lease for Tenancy 2B05 - 7 Tulmur Walk in the Nicholas Street Precinct.

This was a confidential commercial property matter affecting a city centre precinct development.

Matter referred to next committee meeting

The committee agreed to refer the Nicholas Street Precinct lease matter to the next Economic and Cultural Development Committee meeting in April 2026.

The lease decision was deferred, so any related tenancy activity or precinct changes are delayed.

Note report on multicultural/unity festival event

The verbal report on a council-supported multicultural event in August within the Nicholas Street Precinct was noted.

Signals a planned community event that may affect local participation and activity in the precinct.

Nicholas Street Precinct February 2026 report noted

Council received and noted the February 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group Report.

Indicates continued oversight of the city centre precinct project that affects the central business area.

Topics

Consultation on precinct car park naming

Council received and noted consultation results, including input from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, relating to the Nicholas Street Precinct Car Park naming matter.

Community feedback was formally considered, even though the motion was withdrawn.

Marie Street, Goodna project cost increase

The embankment stabilisation contract significantly exceeded contingency, with council noting the revised total value.

Important for residents monitoring project costs and road/embankment works.

Nicholas Street Precinct redevelopment update

A confidential progress report on leasing and precinct management was received and noted.

Relevant to CBD traders, tenants, visitors and ongoing precinct activation.

Confidential commercial lease in the Nicholas Street Precinct

The meeting dealt with a confidential proposal to lease Tenancy 2B05-07 at Tulmur Walk, including note of a ministerial exemption applying to disposal of Council’s leasehold interest.

May influence precinct activation, business occupancy and public realm use in the city centre.

Council kept informed on execution and publication

Council resolved to be kept informed on progress and outcome of execution and publication details.

Provides ongoing oversight of a public-facing commercial arrangement affecting a central precinct.

Nicholas Street Precinct tenancy lease

The main item was a confidential proposal for Tenancy 2B05 - 7 at 7 Tulmur Walk, including lease and agreement-for-lease arrangements.

The outcome affects commercial occupancy and activity in the city centre precinct.

Confidential commercial terms and attachments

The report and attachments were confidential, so only the procedural and decision outcomes were made public.

Residents can see that a precinct tenancy was approved, but not the commercial detail.

Nicholas Street Precinct - Tenancy 2B05, Tulmur Walk

The only substantive item was a briefing on approval of an agreement for lease for a tenancy in Tulmur Walk, with councillors discussing the proposal and seeking further committee review.

Could influence the mix of businesses or services in the city centre precinct.

Nicholas Street Precinct lease proposal

A confidential report sought approval for an Agreement for Lease, a later lease, delegation to the CEO for contractual action, and acknowledgement of a Ministerial exemption for disposal of Council's leasehold interest.

This concerns commercial activation and tenancy arrangements in a major CBD precinct, which may affect local business activity and precinct use.

Multicultural/Unity Festival in August

The committee discussed a proposed council-supported multicultural event during multicultural month in August at the Nicholas Street Precinct.

Could bring community activity, attendance and local business trade to the precinct.

Nicholas Street Precinct update

A project control group report for the Nicholas Street Precinct was noted without further decision in the excerpt.

Relevant to ongoing city centre development and local activation efforts.

Meetings

Council - 28 May 2026 9:00 AM

Council adopted committee recommendations covering infrastructure offsets, easements, fee wording, event sponsorships, climate membership, a new corporate plan, and a $2,000 reward offer for information about damage to the Ebbw Vale Memorial Honour Stone.

Extraordinary Council - 9 Apr 2026 1:00 PM

Council adopted a special committee recommendation to progress a confidential lease agreement for Tenancy 2B05-07 in the Nicholas Street Precinct and delegated implementation powers to the CEO.

Multicultural Advisory Committee - 23 Mar 2026 2:30 PM

The committee moved to broaden its membership with external representatives, asked for an expression of interest process, and noted discussion about a council-supported multicultural event in August, before losing quorum and deferring the waste contamination item.