Howard Smith Wharves, Heritage-listed wharf on Brisbane River in Brisbane, Australia
The Howard Smith Wharves complex spans 3.5 hectares along the Brisbane River, featuring timber-framed sheds and a two-story concrete office building.
The wharves, constructed from 1934 to 1942 during the Great Depression, provided employment opportunities while supporting the construction of the Story Bridge.
The site includes intact World War II air-raid shelters with both pillbox designs and stormwater pipe structures, representing wartime defensive architecture.
The redeveloped precinct now incorporates public spaces, restaurants, a ferry terminal, and event venues while maintaining original industrial structures.
The wharves occupy less than 10 percent of built area, preserving river views and maintaining one of Brisbane's last remaining pre-1940 port facilities.
Location: Queensland
Official opening: 2020
GPS coordinates: -27.46300,153.03800
Latest update: September 24, 2025 10:12
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