BSB Submission to the 100-Day Review of Brisbane 2032 Games Infrastructure

BSB Submission to the 100-Day Review of Brisbane 2032 Games Infrastructure

January 20, 2025 – Community, Featured

As the peak advocacy body dedicated to the advancement of the wider South Bank precinct and its members, Business South Bank (BSB) submission’s to the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) 100-Day Review reflects the principles of Vision South Bank.

The submission highlights the unique role the wider South Bank precinct can play in the success of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

BSB focused on addressing the review’s objectives of Access, Connectivity, and Integration with the following recommendations:

  • Reinforcing the precinct as Brisbane’s hub of activity
  • Enhancing walkability
  • Leveraging the wider precinct’s strengths

Read the full submission – Click here

QPAC Welcomes New CEO

QPAC Welcomes New CEO

December 13, 2024 – Community

QPAC has appointed Rachel Healy as new Chief Executive just in time to usher in QPAC’s 40th anniversary year in 2025.

With more than 20 years professional experience across multiple artforms, venues, festivals and arts administration, and having served on more than 30 arts boards and government and industry advisory bodies, Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. 

Read more – Click here

Business South Bank would like to acknowledge and thank John Kotzas for his 16-year tenure
as CEO of QPAC.  

Kangaroo Point Bridge Opening

Kangaroo Point Bridge Opening

November 19, 2024 – Community, Featured, Sustainability

Promoting connections throughout the City, BSB is pleased to see that the City’s newest pedestrian bridge will officially open on Sunday 15 December 2024. The Kangaroo Point Bridge will link Kangaroo Point to the CBD, making it easier to walk or ride between the precinct and CBD. 

For more information – Click here

Griffith University Announce CBD Campus

Griffith University Announce CBD Campus

September 19, 2024 – Celebrating Members, Community

The historic Treasury Building will be home to Griffith University’s new CBD campus, supporting business, information technology and law disciplines, along with postgraduate and executive educations centres. 

This new campus set to open in 2027, will be a state of the art facility with innovative learning, teaching and research spaces. 

For more information – Click here 

Precinct Construction Update

Precinct Construction Update

September 19, 2024 – Community

Construction projects continue throughout the precinct.

New Performing Arts Venue (NPAV)

  • The NPAV glass façade is taking shape extending along both Russell St and Grey St and spanning two stories. For further project updates – Click here

Brisbane Metro

  • Brisbane Metro construction activities are continuing in South Bank at Cultural
    Centre station. Brisbane Metro will start operating from October between
    Eight Miles Plain and UQ. Services through South Brisbane are expected to commence Nov/Dec 2024. For further project updates – Click here

Cross River Rail

Cross River Rail construction works are continuing throughout the precinct at Roma St, Albert St and Woolloongabba Stations. Below surface works remain ongoing at all stations. Works continuing on Albert St between Elizabeth St and Charlotte St for construction of the Green Spine. For further project updates – Click here