Initiative for a Greener South Bank

Initiative for a Greener South Bank

December 20, 2023 – Community, Featured, Sustainability

South Bank Corporation and Containers for Change have partnered together and launched new solar-powered recycling Smart Bins in South Bank.

These Smart Bins are a first in Queensland with bar code reading technology to only accept containers eligible for 10-cent refunds.

Members wanting to use the Container for Change Smart Bins can find them on Grey Street and in the parklands.

Brisbane Leading Global Sustainability Credentials

Brisbane Leading Global Sustainability Credentials

October 27, 2023 – Featured, Sustainability

Brisbane has achieved gold-level recognition from the UN’s SDGs Cities Global Initiative, reinforcing its position as one of the nation’s fastest growing sustainable destinations.

Read more – Click here 

Containers for Change Scheme Milestone

Containers for Change Scheme Milestone

September 21, 2023 – Sustainability

Containers for Change has reached a significant milestone with over 7 billion containers returned through recycling centres since the scheme began in 2018.

Did You Know?
There is a TOMRA recycling centre located conveniently in the precinct along Montague Road in West End.

Partnership for a Greener South Bank Parklands

Partnership for a Greener South Bank Parklands

September 8, 2023 – Celebrating Members, Sustainability

South Bank Corporation and fellow BSB member, Queensland Trust For Nature has announced a partnership to enhance biodiversity across the parklands.

For more information – Click here

Residential Height Limits to be Increased in South Brisbane

Residential Height Limits to be Increased in South Brisbane

March 2, 2023 – Community, Featured, Sustainability

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner announced today that heights for residential buildings in part of the South Brisbane area may be increased to levels equivalent to the CBD.

The announcement forms part of council’s Brisbane Sustainable Growth Strategy proposing to add approx. 10,000 dwellings to the housing market.

Business South Bank will keep members informed of these proposed changes and the respective implications.

Read Lord Mayor’s Announcement Post – Click here

For more information – Click here

Catch the Free South Brisbane Bus Loop from Today

Catch the Free South Brisbane Bus Loop from Today

January 23, 2023 – Community, Featured, Sustainability

Business South Bank members are encouraged to share with their staff and patrons the great news about South Brisbane’s new free bus loop service operating from today (for a 12-month trial).

This free service (route 86) travels along Grey Street, Montague Road, Vulture Street and Tribune Street. 

Popular stops along the route include:

  • Cineplex at South Brisbane
  • QAGOMA
  • South Brisbane Station/ Cultural Centre
  • Queensland Theatre
  • Davies Park
  • Boundary Street, West End
  • South Bank Busway
This service operates every 10-15 minutes, 7 days a week between 10am-11pm (including public holidays) making it easier to travel around the precinct. Look for the distinctive green and white bus stops.

For more information on route timetable and stop locations – Click here