A retired fitness centre in Tingalpa will be repurposed into a modern fruit barn and retail marketplace to provide residents with easier access to fresh local produce.
A New Lease on Life for Wynnum Road
The development application, submitted on 3 February 2026, focuses on the site at 1604 Wynnum Road. Instead of tearing down the existing building, JSTN Architects designed a plan to renovate and improve the former gymnasium. This approach avoids the need for massive new construction projects while giving the street a refreshed look.
The proposal includes new awnings at the front and back to make the area more comfortable for visitors. By using the current structure, the project aims to blend into the neighborhood while offering something new for the community.
Fresh Food and Local Convenience
The heart of the project is a large fruit barn covering 545 square metres. This space will focus on providing groceries and healthy food options for families living nearby. Two smaller sections, totaling 205 square metres, are set aside for food and drink businesses. These could eventually house anything from a local bakery or coffee shop to a small restaurant.
According to the planning report from Clegg Town Planning, the goal is to help locals get their weekly shopping done without having to drive to larger, more crowded shopping centres. The site will also feature 49 car parking spaces to handle the expected flow of daily shoppers.
Serving the Growing Community
The marketplace is designed to be a handy stop for different groups of people. It targets residents in the emerging community zone, as well as people working in nearby industrial areas and commuters passing through. Because the site is located in a developing area, the planners believe it will meet the basic service needs of growing households.
The proposed trading hours are from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm every day of the week, allowing early risers and late-shift workers to grab what they need. By keeping the scale of the business small, the developers intend to support the local economy without disrupting the existing balance of larger retail hubs in the region.
Published Date 11-March-2026
