Queen's_Wharf,_Brisbane
Queen's Wharf, Brisbane
Multipurpose precinct in Brisbane, Australia
Queen's Wharf is a multipurpose residential and entertainment precinct under construction on either side of William Street in the central business district of Brisbane, Australia. The megaproject is the largest development undertaken in Queensland and the largest casino resort in Australia.
In July 2015, the Queensland Government announced the Destination Brisbane Consortium of Star Entertainment Group, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises 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.[1][2][3] The project also includes a 1,500 seat-ballroom[4] 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 South Bank, as well as the repurposing of existing heritage-listed structures within the site. Treasury Casino will close and be converted into a department store.[5][6] Work commenced in March 2018 with a preliminary 2022 completion date[7] that was updated to 2023, and again delayed to April 2024.[8]
The project's location was criticized for its proximity to the historical heart of the city and government seat of power.[9]