Griffith University is in discussions with the Queensland Government for a large new 55-storey CBD campus office tower located above the new Roma Street Cross River Rail station, as part of the Brisbane Live precinct. The tower would house Griffith University lecture theaters, study and workspaces, as well as student accommodation and is estimated to…
First two Brisbane green bridges to cost $257 million
Brisbane City Council is preparing to fork out $257 million for two of its planned five green bridges, starting the tender process for the Kangaroo Point and Breakfast Creek bridges. Lord mayor Adrian Schrinner said the expressions-of-interest process would go before the council for approval on Tuesday for the two bridges, which had been budgeted…
Gold Coast light rail extension works could start by Christmas
Construction on the $709 million Broadbeach to Burleigh section of the Gold Coast light rail project could begin before Christmas. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk confirmed the successful tender was about to be announced, as she announced business case funding for the next leg, linking Burleigh to the Gold Coast Airport, on Thursday. More than 50 million…
Council unveils new fly-through of Kangaroo Pt bridge
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…
Sydney Central’s $2.5bn Tech Hub Plans
Listed property giants Dexus and Frasers Property Australia have announced the design team behind their $2.5 billion Central Place Sydney in the government-backed technology precinct next to Central Station. The twin-tower proposal, designed by architects Fender Katsalidis and Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, was selected following an international design competition by the City of Sydney, the…