Queen's Wharf is a multipurpose residential and entertainment precinct under construction on either side of William Street in the

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. The megaproject is the largest development undertaken in Queensland and the largest casino resort in Australia. In July 2015, the

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announced the Destination Brisbane Consortium of

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and Far East Consortium, as the successful tenderer for the redevelopment. The mixed-use development will feature 2,000 apartments, 1,100 hotel rooms and a casino. The project also includes a 1,500 seat-

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and a sky-deck observation platform with 360 degree views. The redevelopment includes the construction of four high-rise buildings and the Neville Bonner Bridge connecting the precinct to

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, as well as the repurposing of existing heritage-listed structures within the site.

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will close and be converted into a department store. Work commenced in March 2018 with a preliminary 2022 completion dateProbuild and DBC Celebrate Sod Turning at Queens Wharf, Brisbane

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March 2018 that was updated to 2023. The project's location was criticized for its proximity to the historical heart of the city and government seat of power.

History

Construction was undertaken by

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. Onsite demolition took over a year to complete. The Neville Bonner building and the Executive building had to be removed. The height of the Executive building made it the tallest building demolition to take place in Queensland. More than 33,000 tonnes of rubble were created. Excavated rock was used to provide fill for the development of a car mall at

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. During excavation 134-year-old electrical cables were unearthed. Six basements were dug. By October 2021 the

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cores for both the Dorsett hotel and Rosewood hotels had reached level 21. In the same month it was reported that 98% of the residencies had already been purchased. In September 2022, the Sky Deck was raised into place. This involved the placement of a 175-tonne piece of steel, 100 metres above ground level, between the two curved towers. The Sky Deck will extend 250 metres around the top of two towers.

Design and location

The design aims to integrate tourism, leisure and entertainment facilities in an underutilized part of the city. The site includes 11 state-owned heritage sites. Nine of the sites are open to the public. Queen's Wharf covers a total 26 hectares. Along the river a new mangrove walk will wind along the

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. The existing bikeway will be upgraded and a new waterline park will be built. Seven and a half hectares of space have been allocated as

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. The sky deck will be positioned 100 metres above William Street. The complex is utilizing

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. A vacuum waste system will be used across the resort. It will incorporate a central waste handling facility.

Hotels

The three hotels included in the complex are the Star Grand hotel, Dorsett hotel and Rosewood hotel. The luxury five star Star Grand hotel occupies towers two and three, which are the two curved towers.

References

External links

Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Act 2016
{{Brisbane landmarks, state=collapsed Buildings and structures under construction in Australia Brisbane Residential skyscrapers in Australia Brisbane central business district Proposed hotels Star Entertainment Group

History

Design and location

Hotels

See also

References

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