MAJOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE PRECINCT

Brisbane Metro

Brisbane Metro will operate along dedicated busways from Eight Mile Plains to Roma Street, and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital to University of Queensland with turn-up-and-go services and 24 hours on weekends.

Status: Major construction works continuing in South Bank – Grey Street & Melbourne St

Expected impacts: During construction, nearby residents and businesses can expect disruptions such as:

  • work hours – most work will occur between 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Saturday. Some works are required during the night, between 7pm and 5am, Monday to Friday
  • traffic changes – traffic will go to one lane in each direction along Grey Street between Russell Street and Peel Street.
  • increased levels of noise, dust, vibration.

Operational by: Late-2024

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Neville Bonner Bridge

Neville Bonner Bridge will link both sides of the Brisbane River, between the South Bank precinct and the future Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct.

Status: Construction now complete

  • The bridge is currently an exclusion zone at the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane but will open fully with the integrated resort phase launch in August 2024.

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Operational: August 2024

New Performing Arts Centre

The New Performing Arts Venue project will deliver a minimum 1,500-seat theatre. The new theatre will be located at Playhouse Green, sharing the site with the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).

Status: Major construction continues

Major construction milestones include:

  • Cores reaching full height
  • Installation of structural steel and feature concrete panels to the front of house sections
  • Commencement of roof sheeting to front of house foyers

Operational:  TBC

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Cross River Rail

Cross River Rail is a new 10.2 kilometre rail line from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills, which includes 5.9 kilometres of twin tunnels under the Brisbane River and CBD.

Status: Major construction continues

Operational: Due to be completed in 2025, ahead of extensive safety testing, with services expect to commence in 2026.

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Queen's Wharf Development

A new world-class integrated resort development is being constructed that will put Brisbane on the map as a tourism, leisure and entertainment destination.

Status: Major construction continues

Operational: August 2024

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