Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced the start of the green bridge procurement process, as early works ramp up at Kangaroo Point and Breakfast Creek, and Council kicks off consultation on design of the $257 million projects. “We have fast-tracked these new bridges because they’re major job drivers, which is critical as we climb our way out…
Charter Hall Lodges Plans for Brisbane Skyscraper
Fund manager Charter Hall is pushing ahead with a major Brisbane development, lodging plans for a 35-storey office tower. The development is slated for a 1,850sq m corner site at the top of the CBD’s Queen Street Mall, created from the amalgamation of three properties at 217 George Street, 231 George Street and 60 Queen…
Off-the-plan unit buyers eligible to receive Federal Government’s HomeBuilder scheme
While most of the focus has been on single home construction, there’s been a boost for fresh off-the-plan project offerings in the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder scheme. Following the hasty launch of the scheme in early June, the Federal Minister for Housing and Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar confirmed off-the-plan apartments were eligible for grants. According to…
Tunnel boring machines arrive to dig Cross River Rail tunnels
Two massive Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) have arrived in Queensland, ready to be fitted out before being deployed to dig Cross River Rail twin tunnels in early 2021. The arrival of the TBMs marks yet another significant milestone in the progress of this transformational project. Each of these TBMs weighs 1350 tonnes which is about…
Council Releases Brisbane River Master Plan
Council’s vision for the redevelopment of $700 million worth of land along Brisbane River including Eagle Street Pier has been unveiled in its City Reach waterfront masterplan. On the cards since 2014, the plans incorporate Dexus’ $2.1 billion precinct as well as 1.2 kilometres of waterfront between the city botanic gardens and the Howard Smith Wharves precinct.…
Cornerstone Plots Fortitude Valley Tower
Brisbane-based developer Cornerstone is pushing ahead with a major commercial project in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, lodging plans for a high-rise commercial tower alongside the landmark McWhirters building. The development is slated for a 1,357sq m site running between 251 to 253 Wickham Street, together with part of 47 Warner Street, currently occupied by a derelict…