Work starts on new coworking space, The Wheelhouse.

Construction has begun on The Wheelhouse, a new coworking space at Northshore Brisbane. First Nations business Bridgeman has been awarded the construction contract.

The new warehouse-style building will provide a unique coworking space with 1,172 sqm of floor space split over two levels. It will include office spaces and hot desks for up to 170 workers, a grandstand seating communal area, a boardroom and two meeting rooms.

The Wheelhouse’s dynamic environment is designed to be an innovation incubator for start-up and scale-up businesses. It offers flexible rental spaces and a vibrant atmosphere for creativity and collaboration.

Bridgeman is a Queensland small-medium enterprise and a Supply Nation-certified Indigenous company. For The Wheelhouse, they will engage 100% with local contractors, manufacturers and supply chains. Bridgeman pre-qualifies capable and reliable First Nations businesses and actively encourages non-First Nations businesses to include First Nations businesses in their supply chains. They also support a range of social initiatives that provide training opportunities for First Nations people.

Temporary fencing has been erected around the site adjacent to Eat Street, and work is now underway. The building’s construction is expected to be completed in October 2024, with The Wheelhouse operational in early 2025.

Project vehicles and trucks will enter and exit the site via the specified driveway adjoining MacArthur Avenue. Some contractor parking may be outside the fenced area, but only during construction working hours.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Friday and Saturday, 6:30 am to 3 pm.