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To stay informed about Frequently Asked Questions A development the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane project: Who is developing Queen’s Which buildings are What green star rating will the Log onto our website www. Wharf Brisbane? being demolished? Queen’s Wharf Brisbane integrated resort have? framework Destination Brisbane Consortium Three non-heritage buildings are queenswharfbrisbane.com. au for the latest news or to is the successful proponent that being demolished to make way for Queen’s Wharf Brisbane will be The Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Plan The plan consists of almost 40 subscribe for updates was selected by the Queensland the development. They are: a world-class environmentally- Government in 2015 to develop the sustainable precinct that is built to of Development was lodged with reports and thousands of pages of 80A & 80B George Street Follow us on Facebook/ a six-star Green Star Communities Economic Development Queensland design, planning and vision for the $3 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane (formerly Department of Housing queenswharfbrisbane Rating. That means it will be a user (EDQ) for assessment in May 2017. precinct, which is a currently under integrated resort development. & Public Works) utilised riverfront area of the CBD. Check out our friendly, accessible and pedestrian The masterplan that will steer the Instagram pictures at Who is Destination 100 George Street (formerly friendly development. The precinct Brisbane Consortium? Executive Building and Annexe) design of Queensland’s largest The plan is available to view on EDQ queenswharfbris will showcase and maximise energy development, the multi-billion website - http://dilgp.qld.gov.au/ Destination Brisbane Consortium 75 William Street (formerly Neville efficiencies and water conservation. dollar Queen’s Wharf Brisbane planning/development-assessment/ consists of The Star Entertainment Bonner Building). Will the development mean two integrated resort development, has priority-development-area- Group (50%), Far East Consortium Welcome to What is happening to the casinos for Brisbane? development-applications.html. Australia (25%) and Chow Tai Fook been submitted to the Queensland heritage buildings? Government for assessment. Enterprises (25%). No. A new world-class casino, which EDQ will assess the plan of Simon Destination Brisbane Consortium will be less than five per cent of the Destination Brisbane Consortium development against: Where will the new integrated understands the heritage buildings overall development, will replace the resort be located? Queen’s Wharf worked closely with the Queensland its iconic contribution to the city, Crooks in the precinct are treasured assets. existing Treasury Casino. The Treasury Government for more than The development will cover more than They are also highly valued by the how heritage places are being Building will be refurbished as a high 18 months in the lead-up to lodging conserved; and Project Director 12 hectares of currently underutilised Consortium and will be extensively end department store. the Plan of Development. Destination Brisbane land. The area extends from the restored and refurbished through Your integrated how the development enhances Consortium Treasury Casino building at the top of the development process. We look Is the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Precinct Destination Brisbane Consortium connectivity between the city now owned by the Consortium? resort development the Queen Street Mall to Alice Street, forward to restoring these heritage Brisbane Project Director Simon Crooks said and the riverfront. Brisbane is changing, the and from the Brisbane River’s edge up buildings and opening them up for the Destination Brisbane Consortium the Plan of Development provides As part of the approval process, city is transforming - one to George Street. general public to enjoy as restaurants, has a 99 year lease with the Concept image only a clear vision for the Queen’s there will be a 30-day public project at a time and when retail and entertainment spaces. In Queensland Government. Wharf Brisbane development and comment period. For more Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is the interim, extensive protection and one that offers extensive benefits complete, it will have a very Find out more at: information visit the EDQ website monitoring has been applied to all to Queensland. competitive offering. www.queenswharfbrisbane.com.au listed above or the project website heritage buildings. We understand how fiercely In 2017 Destination Brisbane In 2022 when Queen’s Wharf High-end and new retail offerings “The scale of Queen’s Wharf www.queenswharfbrisbane.com.au. Consortium began work on Brisbane is expected to open on Brisbane is like nothing our city competitive the tourism Repurposed heritage buildings For more information on the marketplace is and if Queen’s Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, a the banks of the Brisbane River, this has seen before, and it is vital that New world-class casino to replace consultation undertaken to date, Wharf Brisbane is to succeed we world-class integrated resort unique and vibrant development will our plan therefore maximises the cannot simply replicate attractive Log on to our website www.queenswharfbrisbane.com.au/ the existing Treasury Casino please visit the Department of State development situated in the CBD. transform our river city by creating linkages and opportunities for infrastructure from elsewhere, or scan this code to provide us with feedback Development project website Feedback haveyoursay/ an exciting and new playground for Entertainment facilities including Brisbane’s existing offerings with our and hope that visitors will come. on your areas of interest or to ask a question. www.statedevelopment.qld.gov. Brisbane is changing and together the residents of Brisbane to enjoy. ballroom and moonlight cinema future development.” So in developing our plans we We would love to know what interests with other tourism infrastructure au/major-projects/queen-s-wharf- have applied the considerable you most and if you would like to stay You can also register for news and construction updates More than 1,000 premium hotel projects like the second airport Queen’s Wharf Brisbane will provide overview.html. collective expertise and knowledge informed about the Queen’s Wharf while you are online. rooms operating under 5 new runway and Howard Smith high quality public spaces that of all the consortium partners and Brisbane development. hotel brands expert consultants. Wharves that are already will attract locals and visitors alike underway along with the proposed including a free Sky Deck more than 2,000 residential apartments Our research, and that of Mega Cruise Ship Terminal and 100 metres high and recreation areas A new pedestrian bridge Brisbane Marketing, indicates that the reputation of Brisbane Brisbane Live arena, Brisbane is under the Riverside Expressway. connecting South Bank to and Queensland centres on the fast becoming an entertainment, It will be a vibrant, mixed-use the CBD. openness and warmth of the Economic benefits for Queensland leisure and tourism destination. destination that will offer multiple community’s welcome. Positioned on the river’s edge and More than attractions including: directly opposite South Bank, in an Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is designed 12 football fields of public spaces underutilised area in the city, Queen’s not only to appeal to interstate and international visitors, but also jobs 8,000 jobs Wharf Brisbane will maximise 2,000 Concept image only Iconic Sky Deck more than Brisbane’s 300+ days of sunshine a to appeal to locals. The energy, during peak construction once operational 100 metres above William Street warmth and welcome of the local year with dining, entertainment and 50 new restaurants, bars community will in turn become a Contact us recreation options. distinguishing, competitive feature and cafes General enquiries of the new precinct’s appeal to visitors - one that is unique to 1800 104 535 (toll free) Queen’s Wharf Brisbane. 1.39m $1.69b [email protected] Concept image only additional tourists annual increase in PROJECT TIMELINE facebook.com/queenswharfbrisbane expected each year tourism spend instagram/queenswharfbris 2017 2018 2019/2020 2021 2022 2024 Construction enquiries 1800 676 329 (toll free) Access to site; Commence Above-ground Internal Expected Expected [email protected] demolition of non- foundation infrastructure; core fit out opening of completion of $272m $880m heritage buildings; excavations for development area and integrated Treasury building upfront fees to the in guaranteed taxes to the underground works core development structure to take shape retail conversion $ resort Queensland Government Queensland Government over © Destination Brisbane Consortium. All rights reserved. Some images are artist’s 10 years impressions. Subject to planning approvals. Invigorating Public places and our heritage spaces to enjoy Sky Deck Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is recognised as the birthplace of Brisbane’s European history, and home to the most significant cluster of heritage buildings and Positioned more than 100m above In total our development will have more than 12 football fields of free places in Australia dating back to the early 1800s. William Street, and facing the Brisbane and accessible public space for people to enjoy. River, the Sky Deck offering 360 degree views will be a picture postcard moment In total there are nine heritage The preserved heritage listed for all who visit. Better yet, once you’ve buildings