A new pier and an adjacent lift structure designed by Woods Bagot are key elements in the Rockhampton Riverside Precinct, a project to revitalize the Riverside district by harnessing the potential of the previously neglected area and transforming it into a hub of community activity. The newly redeveloped riverside pier uses materials that nod to the community?s historical past of gold, silver and copper mining and signifies a new age of economic and cultural growth after the damage caused by Cyclone Maria in 2015. Woods Bagot principal Mark Damant says that the riverside precinct is now the go-to place in Rockhampton and regional Queensland, with the site becoming a public urban park comprising of a playground, playful water features, amenities, local artwork, terraced landscaping, and places for shade and outdoor seating. Photography: Florian Groehn
?Rockhampton Riverside Precinct has become a destination for everyone to visit, occupy and enjoy. The vision of restoring the energy from the gold period has been realized along with the aim to provide the people of Rockhampton with a world-class civic and recreational space,? said Mr. Damant. To achieve this, Woods Bagot synthesized multiple influences such as nearby sites, natural landscapes, and local industries which find reflection in the overall design of the two-story public building. The result is a destination that hosts a public landing on the lower ground level and a modern restaurant serving fresh seafood and season...