The former Top Taste factory site in Kedron is on track for a major transformation, with plans lodged for a new mixed-use precinct that would reshape the suburb.
Read: Top Taste Bakery to Close Kedron Factory After 50 Years
George Weston Foods, one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest food manufacturers, has submitted a proposal for a 3.6-hectare development known as Bakery Square.
The project would redevelop the industrial land at 466–488 Gympie Road into a medium-density hub featuring residential apartments, retail and commercial spaces, community facilities, and public open areas.
The site itself carries decades of history. Once home to the well-known Top Taste factory, it operated for more than half a century before closing in 2020. Since then, the property has been used for various industrial and warehouse purposes, and more recently served as a contractor’s base during the Gympie Road upgrade, which delivered new bus lanes and improved traffic signals at Boothby Street.
Plans
The proposal (A006855857) includes new planning parameters to guide future development of the precinct. A maximum building height of 15 storeys has been flagged to create a sense of vibrancy and scale, while at least 2,500 square metres of urban common space would be delivered. This would ensure the project provides new publicly accessible open space in addition to the adjoining Bradbury Park.
The location is considered strategic, sitting along one of Brisbane’s busiest transport corridors and directly adjoining Bradbury Park. Urban planners say the project could deliver much-needed housing while creating a lifestyle-focused precinct that integrates green space with modern amenities.
Read: Kedron’s Top Taste Bakery Site For Rezoning to Allow Residential Developments
If approved, Bakery Square would mark the first major step in converting the site from its long-standing industrial use into a contemporary urban destination. It also reflects Brisbane’s broader planning vision, which encourages the renewal of “transition sites” to meet growing demand for housing in core residential areas.
Published 12-September-2025
