Residents and business owners are being invited to help shape the future of Upper Mt Gravatt, as Brisbane kicks off community consultation on a new suburban renewal precinct plan.
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Brisbane has launched the Upper Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan, and locals have until Sunday, 12 April 2026 to have their say. Whether you live nearby, run a business in the area, or simply use the centre regularly, your input will help shape what the suburb looks like for years to come.
Why Upper Mt Gravatt?
Upper Mt Gravatt is one of Brisbane’s major centres, servicing southern Brisbane and beyond with shopping, entertainment and employment opportunities. It is well connected to Brisbane’s city centre and the broader region via road, public transport and active travel networks. The Upper Mt Gravatt Busway and the V1 Veloway, which runs along the Pacific Motorway, are key parts of the area’s transport and active travel network.
The area is also home to the Upper Mt Gravatt Library, sporting fields and the nearby Mt Gravatt Outlook Reserve.
What the Plan Aims to Do
The plan aims to increase housing choice close to services, employment and business, while maximising connections between residences and businesses along the busway and veloway corridors.
New buildings would be encouraged to embrace the area’s outdoor lifestyle and subtropical character by incorporating landscaping, shade and climate-appropriate design. On the economic side, the plan seeks to expand local opportunities by identifying an appropriate mix of business, retail, personal and community services and facilities.
A Long-Term Process, Starting Now
This is not a rushed process. Brisbane is using technical investigations, community feedback and Queensland’s input to develop the plan, with the draft expected to go to public consultation in mid-to-late 2026, and final approval anticipated around mid-2027 before being adopted into Brisbane City Plan.
That means the feedback gathered now will directly inform what goes into the draft plan. This is one of the earliest opportunities for the community to influence the plan’s direction, before a draft is prepared.
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How to Get Involved
Residents can complete an online survey or add comments directly to an interactive map at Brisbane’s Have Your Say portal.
For those who prefer to engage by phone or in writing, Brisbane can be reached on 07 3403 8888 or by post to Neighbourhood Planning, Brisbane City Council, GPO Box 1434, Brisbane QLD 4001.
Consultation closes Sunday, 12 April 2026. If you’ve got thoughts about where Upper Mt Gravatt is headed, now is the time to speak up.
Published 27-March-2026
