The Details

1.  Location and Uniqueness

• Pier is located on the Brisbane River as part of Mirvac's Waterfront, Newstead development.
• Waterfront, Newstead is conveniently accessible, located 800 metres from Bowen Hills railway station, two kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and eight kilometres from both Brisbane International and Domestic Airports. 
• Views extend south to Bulimba/Hawthorne and north along the Brisbane River to Hamilton Hill.
• Pier will never be built in front of.
• All apartments have river views.

2.  Exclusive Nature Of Development

• The address for Pier will be No 1. Newstead Terrace, Newstead.
• There are only 99 apartments available in two buildings, Pier South and Pier North.
• Pier South is five levels of waterfront living with the nearest point just three metres from the river and features rear terraces overlooking the perched lake.
• Pier North is eight levels and features landscaped terraces at the ground plane addressing Wharf Park and the river.

3.  Internal Features, Fixtures And Fittings - Premium Apartments

• Premium apartments consist of three and four bedroom residences.
• High quality finishes include natural stone features and flooring, Australian made carpets, Corian, two-pac and timber veneers.
• Large kitchens include eat in meals bench or meals area.
• Miele appliances throughout.
• Master ensuites include feature bath with stone feature wall and his and her vanities.
• European designed tap ware.

4.  Internal Features, Fixtures and Fittings - Penthouses

• Penthouses are located on the top level of Pier North and Pier South including the grand penthouse in Pier South. An additional unique residence is the two storey Riverhouse located in Pier South, which is finished to penthouse standard.
• Individual floor plans for each penthouse, all with four bedrooms.
• Grand master suites with bedroom adjoined by large robe and ensuite.
• High quality finishes include natural stone features and flooring, Australian made carpets, Corian, two-pac and timber veneers.
• Large kitchens including Butler's pantry.
• Upgraded Miele appliances throughout.
• Climate controlled cellars.
• Courtyards providing true integration of indoors and outdoors.

5.  Resident Facilities and Amenity

Function Room 

• Resident's function room located in Pier South.

Pool

• Pier South features a recreation pool with integrated 20m lap pool addressing the Brisbane riverfront.
• Pier North features a 25m lap pool adjacent to its gymnasium.
• Both pools are located to best benefit the location of sun and seasons.
• Both pools are available to residents of Pier South and Pier North.
• Both pools are heated.

Gymnasium

• A gymnasium is located in each building and features quality equipment.
• The Pier North gymnasium features a treatment room available for mobile therapists.
• 5.7 hectares of open space, park and lake for visual amenity and well being.

Surrounding amenity

• Connection to Brisbane's Riverwalk for cycling, jogging and walking.
• Boutique café proposed for the ground floor of Pier South.
• Local area boutique dining and retail precincts such as James Street and The Emporium.
• Proposed supermarket and associated retail as part of the adjacent Gasworks @ Newstead site.

6.  Basement

• All apartments have two, side by side car spaces with integrated storage bay.
• All penthouse apartments have lockable garages with space for two cars and large storage area.
• Visitor parking for up to 25 cars located in basement before secure entry into resident carpark.
• Resident mailboxes located in the basement at the entry to each lift core.
• Car wash bay located in the visitor car park area.

7.  Concierge Service

• Pier South houses the onsite concierge with service available during designated weekday hours.
• Personal concierge to provide an integrated base level of service to all residents.

8.  Sustainability

Core design elements include:

• Strategic planning of rooms and windows to provide openness, light and cross ventilation.
• Roofs and walls painted in light colours to reflect solar radiation.
• Incorporation of zoned air-conditioning to cool only those rooms that require comfort.
• Incorporation of energy efficient appliances such as gas boosted solar hot water systems, gas hot plates and 40% of apartment illuminated using energy efficient fluorescent lamps.
• External screens provided to east and west windows to minimise prolonged solar exposure.
• Deep balconies, terraces and pergolas to reduce unwanted solar intrusion.
• Draught proofing on external doors and windows.
• AAA showerheads installed to reduce water usage.
• Insulated hot water pipes.
• Gas cooktops which have more responsive controls and produce less greenhouse emissions.
• External ducted kitchen exhaust to improve indoor air quality.
• Water efficient appliances including dual flush toilets and front-loading Miele washing machines.
• Specification of plumbing fixtures with water efficiency ratings.
• Installation of rainwater tanks for car washing, pool filling and garden irrigation with drip irrigation system and a tap timer.
• Minimum lawn areas to minimise energy and resources and high levels of maintenance. Ground cover plants used in place.
• Garden beds mulched to reduce the need to water.
• Selection of native plants that require less water and maintenance.

Pier Plaza creates a strong street presence and arrival space connecting the building entries to the central park and Brisbane River. This civic space enhances the quality of life through:

• Promoting community interaction.
• Providing a safe environment.
• Enhancing the character and comfort of the neighbourhood.
• Encouraging people to walk for short trips.
• The incorporation of public parkland, walkways and bikeways for health and well being.