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

Riverside Green Takes Out International Award

Riverside Green Takes Out International Award

September 8, 2022 – Celebrating Members, Sustainability

Congratulations to BSB Member, Hassell as their project for Riverside Green received top honours at China’s annual Streetscape Research Centre Design Awards.

The project has also won two awards from the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects since its completion in 2021.

Read more – Click here 

South Bank Parklands Recognised Globally

South Bank Parklands Recognised Globally

February 21, 2022 – Community, Featured, Sustainability

South Bank Parklands and Roma Street Parklands have been recognised internationally and voted among the world’s best in the Green Flag Awards.

The Green Flag Awards program recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces across the world.

 

Sustainability in the Precinct: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Sustainability in the Precinct: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

January 31, 2020 – Community, Featured, Sustainability

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre continues to lead the way in sustainability with the installation of 764 solar panels with 309.42 kilowatt solar systems which is expected to supply 40% of the energy demand from the operation of the Centre’s BCEC on Grey Street venue.

They have also recently installed energy saving LED lighting system for the Centre’s Exhibition Halls, Concourse and Car Park equipped with bluetooth smart lighting control facilitating daylight harvesting.

BCEC managed by ASM Global on behalf of South Bank Corporation, already has EarthCheck Gold accreditation from the world’s most recognised environmental benchmarking program and is on track to receive Platinum Certification in 2020.