As the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct edges closer to completion, the first panoramic views from the heights of Queen’s Wharf have been released.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development said the first look of the panoramic view showed just how much work has gone into the construction to date.
“Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is set to take our CBD to the next level, and the construction is supporting more jobs than ever before,” Mr Miles said.
“More than 1,700 workers across 75 different trades are currently building this precinct, which is the most that have been onsite since construction started.
“Incredibly, 16,500 glass panels are being fitted onto the structure, and 450 tonnes of Australian aluminium used, which is equivalent to 32,000,000 soft drink cans.
“This project continues to support local jobs, with around 300 local workers involved in fabricating the aluminium and painting the façade framing before it arrives on site.
Mr Miles said the project was turning into the home stretch, as the towers reached new heights.
“Towers one and four are now at level 25, and towers two and three are at level 19,” Mr Miles said.
“Soon, we will see the link bridges raised into place that will hold the Sky Deck. When open, the Sky Deck will offer locals and travellers to our great state a view to remember, including that of the new green spaces throughout the precinct.”
Strolling the new Landing today, Mr Miles said the 6,000m2 of newly created public space would expand the CBD’s green footprint.
“The Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct will offer optimal CBD liveability with a sub-tropical feel,” Mr Miles said.
“Not only is the public space pushing out 40 metres over the river, The Landing will also see 340 native water gum, lilly-pilly and palm trees.
“Across some 7.5 hectares of public space, we are planting over 300 adult trees, 320 mangroves and over 20,000 plants.
“This includes Weeping Cabbage Palms, at over 8m tall, that have been planted to accompany the trees and mangroves the consortium has already established along the river.
“It will be a fantastic new location for getting outdoors, taking in the fresh air and enjoying our stunning river views.”
Destination Brisbane Consortium Project Director Simon Crooks said Queen’s Wharf Brisbane was about activating an underutilised area of the CBD and turning the city to face the river while encouraging people to the river’s edge.
“The Landing, a suspended concrete structure, will become a weekend and evening rest and recreational area for families, commuters and guests enjoying the precinct,” Mr Crooks said.
“We have amenities being built under the expressway that will complement the Velo Café with end-of-ride facilities that we announced earlier this year.
“The mix of adult native trees are taking hold and will provide wonderful shade, with turf to be planted closer to the opening.”
LINK TO VISION: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tl31nv3qukhz52o/AACapjtY-M9BMqjabkttLkJ8a?dl=0
LINK TO PHOTOS: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0zldrx0e99h444o/AAAW3tbp3Xzhpl6pqj4frW0ma?dl=0
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