The winner is… Brisbane! The International Olympic Committee has voted in Tokyo and Brisbane has officially secured the right to host the world’s largest event, the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032. Seven years ago when the bid planning officially commenced by the SEQ Council of Mayors, the bid was largely seen as a…
Updated Kangaroo Point Green Bridge Design to Include Bar & Restaurant
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has revealed an above-water boutique bar and restaurant, as well as unique event space, would be incorporated into Brisbane’s new cross-river pedestrian link, the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge. Cr Schrinner congratulated the Connect Brisbane consortium, led by BESIX Watpac who were today awarded the contract for the design and construct of the Kangaroo…
Maasra Apartments – Construction Update, June, 2021
As you can see in the images below, work at Maasra has been continuing nicely, however, several issues have recently been identified by Hindmarsh which has delayed normal progress of works on site. Unfortunately, these issues have put pressure on our practical completion date. The positive news is that the construction team has identified ways…
New world-class train signalling technology to deliver significant benefits for SEQ
Queensland trains are now being fitted out with new world-class signalling technology as part of the transformational Cross River Rail project, which will significantly improve safety and efficiency. Two trains are currently at a specialised facility at Redbank to be fitted with new onboard European Train Control System (ETCS) technology, with more to follow. The…
Brisbane Airport’s new international terminal to be built in time for 2032 Olympics
Brisbane Airport’s new terminal will offer everything from high-speed trains to aerial taxis for travellers in a deliberate ramp up of transport options to ease pressure on feeder roads. To be constructed in time for the 2032 Olympics, the new $1 billion terminal will stretch the airport’s capacity to 50 million passengers a year, more…
Queensland moves step close to securing 2032 Olympic Games
Queensland’s full bid for the 2032 Olympic Games has been made public for the first time as the IOC overnight agreed to put the bid to a full vote Queensland could be just weeks away from securing the 2032 Olympics after the International Olympic Committee executive board recommended to put the Brisbane bid to a…