Construction of waterfront apartment block begins as new renders revealed

Construction of a new waterfront luxury apartment building has begun in the inner-city, right next to one of Brisbane’s biggest development projects.

The five-storey complex at 3 Byron Street in Bulimba will comprise 15 homes sitting over the river, with an infinity pool, spa, private lifts, courtyards and rooftop terraces.

All will have four- or five-bedrooms, and two penthouses are listed for sale on the top floor.

A digital render of the Watts & Wright apartment building, published by developer Spyre. Credit: Spyre

More than a half-a-dozen workers were moving earth on Wednesday at the site, which is right next to the Apollo Road ferry terminal.

It is one of many major developments along the strip, and adjacent to the vast Bulimba Barracks, which is also being converted for con