South Bank to be Brisbane’s Olympic LIVE Site for Paris 2024

South Bank to be Brisbane’s Olympic LIVE Site for Paris 2024

July 12, 2024 – Community, Events, Featured

From 27 July – 12 August for the Olympics and 29 August – 9 September for the Paralympics, South Bank’s Cultural Forecourt will transform into the Olympic LIVE Site. Live broadcasts of the Games will be played from 6am-midnight daily. 

South Bank’s Olympic LIVE Site is part of a larger French-themed celebration running in the precinct until 30 September. For more information – Click here

Opening Date for Queen’s Wharf Precinct & Neville Bonner Bridge

Opening Date for Queen’s Wharf Precinct & Neville Bonner Bridge

July 12, 2024 – Community, Events, Featured

Queen’s Wharf Brisbane and the Neville Bonner Bridge will officially open from Thursday 29 August 2024, as part of the first phase of the Queen’s Wharf precinct multi-staged opening.

For more information – Click here

Have Your Say: Grey Street Bikeway and Streetscape

Have Your Say: Grey Street Bikeway and Streetscape

June 6, 2024 – Community, Featured

South Bank Corporation is seeking feedback on the draft preliminary design for the Grey Street Bikeway and Streetscape Project. The preliminary design builds on the ‘Destination Grey Street’ vision outlined in the Future South Bank Master Plan. 

Key design elements include:

  • A safe, all ages, all-abilities bikeway separated from traffic
  • 50% more footpath space
  • Slower traffic speeds
  • Safer and universally accessible footpaths and crossings
  • 120% more green space

Public consultation closes on Sunday 23 June 2024.

For more information – Click here

Vision for South Bank: Future South Bank Master Plan Released

Vision for South Bank: Future South Bank Master Plan Released

May 13, 2024 – Community, Featured

The Queensland Government and South Bank Corporation has released the Final Future South Bank Master Plan, putting in place a long-term vision for one of Queensland’s most loved precincts.

The master plan identifies three priority projects – the Southern Gateway, Northern Gateway and Grey Street, and envisages a revitalised gathering place at the site of the Cultural Forecourt.

Shaped by more than 25,000 pieces of community feedback, the master plan focuses on enhanced connections and walkability, more active transport and green space.

View the Future South Bank Master Plan here.

Public Consultation Open for Woolloongabba’s 106 Hectare Priority Development Area (PDA)

Public Consultation Open for Woolloongabba’s 106 Hectare Priority Development Area (PDA)

May 7, 2024 – Community, Featured

The Queensland State Government is calling for people to view the proposed development scheme and provide feedback by Friday 14 June 2024.

For more information on the scheme – Click here 

Cross River Rail Milestone Reached

Cross River Rail Milestone Reached

April 12, 2024 – Community, Featured

Significant progress has been made on the new Roma Street underground station as part of Cross River Rail with platform screen doors and escalators now installed. The station’s roof will be lifted into place and public art installed over the coming months. 

More than 46,000 people are expected to use the new Roma Street station each weekday by 2036.