The Yarralumla brickworks redevelopment has the green light following the approval of the Estate Development Plan.

“The Canberra Brickworks Precinct demonstrates how urban renewal can unlock the distinct history and character of a place whilst increasing housing supply to meet the city’s growing needs in years to come”, The Suburban Development Agency’s acting CEO Fiona Wright said.

In late 2019, development company Doma was announced as the successful tenderer for its proposed design to renew Canberra’s industrial heritage sites, including the Yarralumla Brickworks, its quarry, and railway remnants.

Ms Wright said that, hidden for almost half a century, the historical Canberra destination would be revitalised with public amenities such as cafes and community spaces.

The Precinct would feature about 380 residential dwellings, including stand-alone houses, terraces and apartments over 16.1 hectares. Most of the existing structures will be retained and repurposed for commercial and retail space, preserving the site’s industrial history.

Following EDP approval, settlement would occur between the ACT government and Doma with works anticipated to commence by the end of 2024.

Doma CEO Jure Domazet, said the company was “ecstatic” to have reached the approval milestone.

“Substantial approvals have followed years of intensive work that will now see us move to a development that truly honours an important piece of Canberra’s history,” he said.