Queens Wharf development: the plan

The Queensland Government has selected the Destination Brisbane Consortium to create an integrated resort on the banks of the Brisbane River.

Here is the plan by precinct:

Treasury Building

• Retail on the lower two floors
• Ritz-Carlton Hotel on the upper two floors

Queen's Garden

The Queens Wharf development is set to transform the River City.Credit: Destination Brisbane Consortium

• Translucent atrium roof rises from the ground to mark the entrance to an underground mall, which connects to the new department store in the Treasury Building

Ritz Carlton

• The Ritz-Carlton brand comes to Brisbane in the refurbished heritage Lands Administration Building

Undercurrent Village

• Sound Garden performance stage area with interactive urban sculpture, water feature, seating and viewing terraces
• "Wake Bar" heritage Morgue site providing alternative access between Queen's Wharf Road and the riverfront
• Velo cafe providing end-of-ride facilities, incorporating cafe, toilet/shower facilities and bike storage
• Bicentennial bikeway upgrade from Victoria Bridge
• "Flood proof" pop-up zones

Miller Park

• A tiered landscaped park that connects William Street to Queens Wharf Road
• Elevator access is from William Street via a timber deck that is both an outdoor viewing platform and connection to the Aboriginal European Heritage Centre

Queens Wharf Plaza

• Waterfront plaza for cultural and lifestyle events such as food festivals, pop-ups, markets and marshalling areas for fun runs
• Brisbane Festival interactive art installations
• Big screen Live Site for outdoor viewing of sporting events and festivals
• Queen's Wharf – providing short stay berthing for private boats

Printery Courtyard

• The Printery and its courtyard for fresh food markets and outdoor dining

The Landing

• For events such as large outdoor food, art and lighting festivals plus recreation activities
• Beach with direct river access and river ramp for kayaks and non-motorised craft
• Riverside promenade and pop-up seafood bars
• Water taxi landing
• Vantage point for River Arena

Integrated Resort

• International and local hotel brands including Rosewood and Dorset, together with Echo's VIP 6-star hotel and a Darling Hotel
• Brisbane's first six-star hotel located in the signature "Arc" building
• Elevated "Horizon Deck" providing views over Brisbane, with resort-style recreation, dining options and space for functions and events
• Moonlight Cinema offering gold class and outdoor rooftop cinemas, black-tie event space plus outdoor performances
• New casino designed by IRD architects Steelman Partners

Hotels

• The Ritz-Carlton
• Rosewood
• The Darling
• Dorsett
• A new 6-star brand to the market

Mansions Lane Residences

• A fine dining and drinks precinct

Waterline Park

• Suitable for sporting events and competitions
• Climbing wall
• A dedicated lane for cyclists to link through the space from the City to the Bicentennial Bikeway via Alice Street

Turbal Way Mangrove Walk

• Incorporates the Maiwah Walk Indigenous interactive heritage trail
• Exploratory trail with educational installations and interpretive signage
• Bicentennial Bikeway as a dedicated 3.5m wide bike path
• A series of landings and lookouts with shaded seating nooks
• Launching facility for small non-motorised craft such as kayaks and canoes

South Bank

• A new 1500-1600 seat lyric theatre
• A new pedestrian bridge, linking the Queen's Wharf resort and South Bank is another option

Source: Destination Brisbane Consortium