DFS, a global leader in luxury retail and part of the Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Group will create its largest shopping footprint in Oceania at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane. DFS’s three-level T Galleria Emporium in the historic Printery Building on George Street – plus a wealth of its luxury brands, will be housed across 16 stores in the Queens Wharf .
The Connection is a feature in Business South Bank’s fortnightly enews spotlighting our members.
How many people work at your business? Two. Myself and my business partner Mandip Dhillon.
What do you want BSB members to know about you or your business? Top Drawer Finance Solutions is a local business, based in Boundary Street, West End. We do all types of lending. Home & investment loans, commercial, self-managed super funds, car finance, construction, first home buyers, business lending low doc, bridging loans and asset finance. We service clients Australia wide and internationally. Together we have more than 45 years combined experience in the banking & finance industry.
What do you like about the South Bank Precinct? In my view. South Brisbane/West End area is the last bastion of cool in Brisbane. I love the collective diversity, the people, the restaurants, bars and shops. I also love the more colourful characters; you meet on the Streets every day. It has a great vibe!
What has surprised you the most about the Covid experience? The world will never be the same again. COVID has had a dramatic impact globally and locally. I actually think that is has highlighted what a great leadership team we have at both a State & Federal level. COVID has highlighted the need to appreciate our health, security, freedom and loved ones. Most importantly it has shown us how lucky we are to be living in this beautiful city and wonderful country.
What are your words of wisdom? Always have good manners, and always be kind and humble.
South Bank’s, Riverside Green is now open with an expansive riverside lawn, extension of the rainforest, and new gathering places. The shade pavilion features barbecues, tables and chairs, with views of the Brisbane River. More Information – Click here
What is your business?
Commercial Construction, Services [Maintenance + Insurance repair works], and Developments.
How many people work at your business?
200
What do you want BSB members to know about you or your business?
Woollam is Australia’s oldest privately owned construction company – established 136 years ago in 1884 with grassroots right here in Brisbane. Thomas Woollam built the original Breakfast Creek hotel!
What do you like about the South Bank Precinct?
How family-friendly it is. Most of my Saturday’s are spent playing ‘crocodiles’ in the kid’s fountains with my two-year-old, followed by a smoothie and donut on the lush grass outside Nodo and soaking in the city view.
What has surprised you the most about the Covid experience?
How quickly we can adapt, and how scared I have become of sneezing in public.
What are your words of wisdom?
Choose family over work.
School resumes in the precinct from Wednesday 27 January, for Brisbane State High School, Somerville House, St Laurence’s College and West End State School.
Plan your trip in advance to avoid any traffic that may occur.
Brisbane City Council is building new green bridges in the precinct, from Toowong to West End and St Lucia to West End. The bridges will be for pedestrian and cyclists only.
Council is now seeking community feedback on the proposed alignment options and landing locations. Consultation is open until 29 January 2021.
Further information, including detailed fact sheets outlining each alignment option is available on Council’s website. Feedback on these green bridges can be provided by:
attending an upcoming information session
completing an online survey
contacting the project team on 1800 318 166 (during business hours)
emailing [email protected]
writing to: Green Bridges Program, Brisbane City Council, GPO Box 1434, Brisbane QLD 4001
