The expansion of West End State School is officially underway with the first sod of Stage 1 completed last week.
Stage 1 which is expected to be finished in mid 2020 will deliver a three story learning centre featuring 18 learning spaces, outdoor landscaped areas and a new pickup/drop off zone.
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Destination Brisbane Consortium has awarded preferred contractor status to Fitzgerald Constructions Australia for the construction of the Neville Bonner Bridge that will provide a pedestrian link between Queen’s Wharf Brisbane integrated resort development and South Bank.
Works will commence at South Bank between the Wheel of Brisbane and the river’s edge around March 2020 with the bridge structure expected to be connected with the development in April 2021.
Along with this announcement, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane has opened the new public open space – Waterline Park. The rejuvenated riverfront includes a 500 meter section of upgraded Bicentennial Bikeway, an above-water Mangrove and new recreational facilities beneath the Riverside Expressway.
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Congratulations to BSB members Emporium Hotel South Bank and Flight Centre Travel Group for their awards at the 2019 World Travel Awards.
Emporium Hotel South Bank has been named ‘Australia’s Leading Boutique Hotel’ and also ‘Australia’s Leading Hotel Residences’.
Flight Centre Travel Group has been named ‘Australia’s Leading Travel Agency’ and ‘Oceania’s Leading Travel Agency’.
Last night, at a Business South Bank event, new Brisbane Festival Artistic Director, Louise Bezzina announced that the festival hub would remain in the South Bank precinct. The Brisbane Festival hub has traditionally been located in the Cultural Forecourt but due to impending construction taking place in the precinct, the forecourt will not be available.
Louise announced that following talks with South Bank Corporation and City Parklands Services a new venue had been found.
The 2020 event will be themed BOLDLY BRISBANE.
Join The Greek Club at Nostimo Restaurant with a Nostimo Banquet, 3 hour beverage package and big screens for all to enjoy.
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Emporium Hotel South Bank
Celebrate at The Terrace rooftop bar with a 4 hour premium food and beverage package with live entertainment and competitions.
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Stokehouse Q
Celebrate Cup Day at Stokehouse with an all-inclusive package with 3 courses and 4 hours premium beverage package.
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Mantle Group Hospitality
Join Mantle Group Hospitality at their South Bank venues The Charming Squire and Pig ‘n’ Whistle for Melbourne Cup.
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Rydges South Bank
Celebrate Melbourne Cup 2019 with an all-inclusive 3 hour party in Soleil Pool Bar. Grazing tables, themed bars, lawn games, premium drinks, cocktails, canapés & live entertainment. Exclusive BSB offer – 10% off any ticket using the code BSB.
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Today Queensland Theatre has announced that Lee Lewis will be appointed as the new Artistic Director for the Company. Lee is the current CEO of Griffin Theatre and has curated seven successful seasons at Griffin and many of her productions have been nominated for awards.
Lee will commence with Queensland Theatre in January 2020, as they celebrate their 50th anniversary.
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