 | New design guidelines will help transform the public space surrounding the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane (QWB) development into an inviting, world-class destination, under the guidance of some of Australia’s best design experts, the Queensland Government said last week. From alfresco murals and digital light projections to sculpture, floating botanical gardens as well as the historic surrounds of the riverfront sites, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane boasts one of the city’s most notable art collections. With twelve football fields of public space, the $3.6 billion tourism precinct is brimming with large scale artworks by First Nations, Queensland and international artists. "LiveWire will be one of our first venues to open, supporting and enhancing the growth of Brisbane’s nighttime entertainment economy. "Fittingly, public spaces will be among the first areas to be opened and that includes the viewing platform on Sky Deck, Miller Park, and of course the Neville Bonner Bridge linking Queen’s Wharf to South Bank. "If a casino located in the CBD of a capital city cannot make ends meet then it might be time for the casino to call it quits," Professor Morrison said. That's just the beginning though—once it's finally complete, Queen's Wharf Brisbane will be home to dozens of new cafes, bars and restaurants, three world-class hotels, luxury retailers, public spaces and of course, the new casino, The Star Brisbane. The Star Grand Hotel is already welcoming guests, and other venues such as those along The Terrace and on the Sky Deck will open progressively throughout the following months. After close to a decade of planning and construction, Queen’s Wharf and its star resident, The Star Brisbane, is finally open. "We want to ensure our team members are prepared, our facilities have been tested, our processes are right, and importantly our guests have an exceptional experience that they will talk about and come back to experience again," said Finch of the staged opening. "Fittingly, public spaces will be among the first areas to be opened, and that includes the viewing platform on Sky Deck, Miller Park, and of course the Neville Bonner Bridge linking Queen's Wharf to South Bank," said The Star Brisbane Chief Executive Officer Daniel Finch. Then there's the event centre with a 1440-seat ballroom, plus an outdoor terrace; the new LiveWire, which is being reborn as a live music-focused venue; a food quarter, plus other eating and drinking options; and a gymnasium. Sat by the riverfront, the 340-room addition to Brisbane's accommodation options includes 60 suites and four penthouse suites if you're feeling particularly flush with cash. The towering deck filled with restaurants and bars is launching one of its sky-high venues on opening day, with the drinks-focused Cicada Blu pouring beverages backdropped by a spectacular vista. Media related to Queen's Wharf, Brisbane at Wikimedia Commons It will be the largest of the three restaurants on the venue's terrace. "These guidelines will help ensure the new public spaces respect the Queen’s Wharf riverfront and rich heritage, while still maximising connectivity and appeal through appropriate design, entrances and landscaping." "We know the people of Brisbane love well designed and attractive places and spaces and with these guidelines, our new specialist Urban Design Panel will ensure we create more world-class public spaces in this premier site for residents and visitors to our city to enjoy. Steven Miles, Deputy Premier and State Development Minister visited the site to inspect the progress of construction, which is on track to open from late 2022. It includes the integrated resort high-rise tower shells ready for later fit-out works, the podium level nestled between the towers and the iconic Sky Deck that sits 100 metres above street level. Boasting a fresh new Mediterranean feel, you can now dine on incredible seafood as well well as their signature steaks, with the likes of king fish crudo and cheesy lobster mornay joining iconic dishes like their signature meatbals and steak tartare. Taking out the title of highest rooftop bar in Brisbane, Cicada Blu is located 100 metres up on the Sky Deck—and the views are unmatched. Taking its name from Treasury Brisbane's iconic LiveWire 24/7 Sports Bar, the new LiveWire is dedicated to live entertainment, showcasing a lineup of local music and comedy acts (there's also a slick Sports Bar alongside it, if you're wondering where you'll catch all the games). The Star's signature cocktail bar Cherry, companion to the Sydney and Gold Coast venues of the same name, has come our way, pouring creative cocktails in a stunning, sophisticated setting, perfect for post-dinner drinks and more. Brisbane staple Fat Noodle has made the move over to the new development, bringing celeb chef Luke Nguyen's iconic South East Asian flavours to a brand new setting. Jinding’s Real Estate team was engaged for the sales launch of the precinct’s highly anticipated luxury apartments across two stages. "The latest news once again increases uncertainty for members. We're seeking further information from the company about this announcement," he said. We promote community events, local school upgrades, government project, development, local business and art in Queensland DFS’ suite of luxury brands and stores will become fully operational as part of a staged opening of Queen’s Wharf from late-2022. The opening of the Queen’s Wharf precinct in late 2024 has now facilitated a new Public Arts Tour. Sean Parnell was the editor of Brisbane Times between late 2021 and mid-2025. The 1750-square-metre corner block at 63 George Street is directly opposite the entrance to the Queen’s Wharf casino and hotel complex, and a short walk from the Albert Street Cross River Rail station under construction. Today's top stories curated by our news team. In unrelated incidents, she previously reported on country music in Australia's country music capital and was once flung across Lake Macquarie in a power boat at more than 100 kilometres per hour. Members of the community can have their say through an online survey or in person at pop-up engagement stalls. The biggest, most notable feature of Queens Wharf is the iconic Arc sky deck which is a futuristic curved building and an elevated deck that is publicly accessible to all. Azteca will join other unique dining experiences at Queen’s Wharf, including Black Hide by Gambaro, Cucina Regina, Sokyo Brisbane, and Luke Nguyen’s Fat Noodle, as part of The Star Brisbane’s staged opening starting in August. The Star Brisbane CEO Daniel Finch said that this announcement was the first of many to come acknowledging the staged opening approach, and emphasised the importance of readiness and exceptional guest experiences. Originally slated for a late 2022 opening, the project’s timeline was extended due to COVID-19 related setbacks, pushing the date first to 2023, then to April 2024, and finally to August 29. Future stages will introduce even more luxury accommodations and retail experiences, with opening dates for the Dorsett and Rosewood hotel towers, Velo Caf�, and high-end retail outlets to be announced in the coming months. References: https://blackcoin.co/list-of-casinos-in-brisbane/ |
