Five air-raid shelters from World War II were uncovered during the redevelopment of Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves.

Erected between 1941 and 1942, the area includes two pillbox and three pipe shelters and are some of the only remaining ones amongst the 230 that were built in Brisbane.

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk says the shelters would become a feature in the development and free tours will be offered by volunteer Brisbane Greeters city guides.