TULMUR PLACE, NICHOLAS STREET PRECINCT
At the centre of Ipswich’s $300 million Nicholas Street Precinct renewal, Tulmur Place has redefined the city’s heart. With more than 4,000 sqm of council office space, two libraries and diverse retail, it shines as a vibrant hub for culture, commerce and connection.
Designed by Buchan Group, this once-in-a-generation project weaves heritage, entertainment and economic opportunity into the fabric of everyday life. Illuminated by digital art and enlivened by cultural programming, Tulmur Place celebrates Ipswich’s past, present and future – and positions the city to shine as Queensland gears up for 2032 Olympics.
At a glance
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ClientIpswich City Council
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ServicesCost Management & Quantity Surveying, Advisory
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sectorPublic & Civic
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LocationIpswich, Australia
People make progress together
RLB was engaged from the outset to support Ipswich City Council’s vision of transforming a tired city centre into a vibrant civic heart. With a long record in commercial and retail projects, and a trusted relationship with Council, we provided cost management expertise across the administration building, retail, food and beverage, and wider precinct.
Tulmur Place is a city-changing project. Council’s vision and the creativity of the design team were the real inspiration, and we’re proud RLB could play our part in bringing that to life.Paul Megram, Director, RLB
Through disciplined cost management, careful value analysis and continuous oversight, RLB helped turn Council’s ambition for a re-energised city centre into reality. Ther result is a project that has transformed Ipswich.
A civic space designed for life
Six projectors and a glowing LED façade transform Ipswich’s centre into a vibrant, family-friendly heart at night – a little bit of Times Square magic.
Australia’s only standalone children’s library stands alongside a restored heritage hotel – creating a unique blend of innovation and tradition.
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4,000sqm
of civic space
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$300million
development
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16,000-strong
CBD workforce
Community at the core
Named after the Yagara word for Ipswich, Tulmur Place honours First Nations heritage and reinforces the role Traditional Owners play today. Hosting live music, markets and innovative activations – from dog festivals to movie nights – Tulmur Place brings generations together in a thriving cultural heart.
Building trust through expertise
RLB’s independent advice guided Ipswich City Council through the challenges of large-scale urban renewal, safeguarding cost certainty and community outcomes. Tulmur Place now stands as a test case for trust, transparency and transformation. A project where people truly make progress together.
Awards and recognition
Winner of Best Public Building or Social Infrastructure at the 2025 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards.
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