Wynnum Land unveils dual apartment towers near Kitchener Park
Plans have been lodged for a new transit-oriented residential development in Wynnum, with local group Wynnum Land proposing two mid-rise apartment buildings at 14 Colina Street as part of a broader masterplan for the precinct.
Situated adjacent to the Wynnum Central railway station and the expansive Kitchener Park, the proposal features two residential towers comprising 121 apartments across nine storeys, supported by podium-level amenities and a ground-floor corner café. Designed by Think Tank Architects, the buildings adopt a tiered form with breezeways, deep balconies, and articulated façades to enhance natural ventilation and mitigate bulk.
The proposal includes 58 apartments in Building 2A (32 two-bedroom and 26 three-bedroom) and 63 apartments in Building 2B (38 two-bedroom and 25 three-bedroom), with both buildings topping out at 31.8 metres - exceeding the eight-storey height limit under the current zoning. This increase is justified as part of a walkable, transit-oriented strategy aligned with the vision for Wynnum Central as a designated Major Centre.
Podium-level amenities include a pool, gym, and landscaped communal gardens. The café space at the Colina Street and West Avenue corner is intended to activate the streetscape and provide a social focal point for residents and the public alike. Car and bicycle parking are integrated within the basement levels, with 379 car spaces and 139 bike spaces provided across the site.
According to the Town Planning Alliance, “The proposed development capitalises on the site’s strategic location adjoining Wynnum Central railway station, delivering a high-quality residential outcome supported by a small-scale corner café. This transit-oriented development aligns with the vision for Wynnum Central as a Major Centre, promoting walkability and urban revitalisation”.
The architectural response integrates seamlessly with the broader 2-hectare precinct vision. As noted in the Design Report, “The site serves as a microcosm of the greater Wynnum Precinct, forming a micro urban village where pocket parks, recreational areas, social hubs, business incubators, serviced offices, a medical and allied health centre, remote work opportunities, storage solutions, and community spaces are entwined”.
Green infrastructure and climate-responsive design are key elements of the proposal. Landscaping is concentrated around podiums and deep planting zones, enhancing stormwater management, promoting biodiversity, and improving microclimatic comfort. Think Tank’s design harnesses breezes through open corridors and cross-ventilated unit layouts, supported by biophilic strategies that tie into the site's subtropical setting.
Wynnum Land has also proposed, at its own cost, the conversion of neighbouring council-owned land along Colina Street into a landscaped public space. This gesture aims to extend the public amenity of the development and integrate it into the green corridor connecting the Wynnum CBD with parklands and recreation facilities.
The project sits within a larger masterplan for the Wynnum rail precinct, which envisions integrated housing, public domain upgrades, and stronger pedestrian connections.
“This development reinforces vital connectivity to the Wynnum CBD frame,” the architects stated in the Design Intent, noting that pedestrian links will join the station with parklands and sporting fields to the north.
If approved, it would mark a key step in realising the long-term renewal goals set out in the Wynnum-Manly Neighbourhood Plan.
