Message from Janine Watson, CEO, Business South Bank

Message from Janine Watson, CEO, Business South Bank

March 18, 2020 – Community, Featured

Dear BSB Members,

The enormity of the current situation is well documented and will be challenging for all.

As your business will be changing and adapting, so will BSB.

BSB will be reaffirming its role of bringing the precinct business community together.  Albeit, we won’t be able to do it physically, we plan to implement a number of new initiatives that will provide BSB members with a sense of community.

To that end, we will be in reaching out to you all to get an update on all of your businesses so that we can share it with each other.

We will also be sharing with you useful links about other important information. We will be in regular contact with updates and important information so that you can concentrate on running your business.

In terms of day to day BSB activities, the upcoming BSB events and forums including networking function, CEO lunch and professional development session have been postponed.  Refunds will be provided to those that have registered.

As this is a fast and ever-evolving situation, we will making decisions about our future events and forums at a later stage.

The strength of the business community has been tested in the past, and we look to working with you, however we can, to get through this and bounce back as quickly as possible.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to BSB if you need our assistance.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Useful Links & Resources

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Useful Links & Resources

March 12, 2020 – Community, Featured

To help ensure the safety and well-being of the precinct, businesses and staff throughout the emergence of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Business South Bank has collated various useful links.

Australian Government Department of Health Resources – Click here 

 

CCIQ, How should your businesses respond to Coronavirus? – Click here

 

Queensland Health, Industry Information – Click here

 

Prime Minister of Australia, Media Release Economic Stimulus Package – Click here

Preparatory Works Start on the New Performing Arts Venue

Preparatory Works Start on the New Performing Arts Venue

March 12, 2020 – Community, Featured

Preparatory works on Queensland’s New Performing Arts Venue has started with managing contractors Lendlease establishing a presence at the playhouse Green Project Site.

These works include erecting project fencing, installing vibration monitoring and service relocation works.

Changed traffic and pedestrian access: 
Some closures of the footpaths on Russell and Grey Street will occur. Traffic control will also be in place at the intersection of Russell and Grey Streets. For more information – Click here

New Appointments in the Precinct

New Appointments in the Precinct

March 12, 2020 – Community, Featured

Queensland College of Arts Griffith University 
Professor Elisabeth Findlay has been appointed as the new Queensland College of Art’s new Director – the first women to serve as Director since the College was established. For more information – Click here

 

The Greek Club
Louise Sugars has been appointed as the new General Manager at The Greek Club. With over 35 years of experience, the West End born local has plans for the recently renovated Club.

Neville Bonner Bridge: Site Establishment at South Bank

Neville Bonner Bridge: Site Establishment at South Bank

February 28, 2020 – Community, Featured

Work will soon commence at South Bank for construction of the new pedestrian bridge Neville Bonner Bridge that will connect South Bank and the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane.

When:
From Monday 2 March 2020, with approved construction hours Monday to Friday 6.30am to 6.30pm with occasional Saturday work.

Where: 
The works will be located on the Cultural Forecourt and adjacent greenspace in front of the Wheel of Brisbane. – View Map.

What to expect: 
The works will be to establish the site boundary, install site fencing and site accommodation.  It is expected to take a few weeks to establish the two sites.

For more information – Click here

Lord Mayor Announces Free Bus Loop Service for South Bank Precinct

Lord Mayor Announces Free Bus Loop Service for South Bank Precinct

February 28, 2020 – Community, Featured

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner announced this week at a Business South Bank (BSB) member function, that as part of the Brisbane Metro Project construction plan the Council would operate a free bus loop service around the South Bank precinct.

The announcement follows years of discussion between Council and BSB about implementing initiatives that would mitigate against the potential impacts of the construction of the Brisbane Metro.

Details of the timing and route of the bus loop service is yet to be determined and subject to Queensland Government approval of Brisbane Metro project, including approval to proceed with the Cultural Centre station detailed design and construction.

BSB will ensure members are kept informed and involved in the process.