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.

Status: Construction works continuing in South Bank – Grey Street & Melbourne St including:

  • finishing works at Cultural Centre station platforms 1, 2 and 3
  • works to upgrade the Grey Street and Melbourne Street intersection 
  • urban realm works on Melbourne Street and Grey Street.

Brisbane’s New Bus Network has launched with the introduction of Brisbane Metro M1 line (Eight Mile Plains to Roma Street).

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New Performing Arts Venue

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

Status: Construction continues

Major construction milestones include:

  • Glass facade is taking shape extending along both Russell St and Grey St and spanning two stories.
  • Completion of Auditorium

Operational:  Late 2025 – theatre due to open in 2026

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Cross River Rail

Cross River Rail is a new 10.2 km rail line with 5.9 km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD and four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street.

Status: Major construction continues

Operational: Customer services are expected to commence by 2029.

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