Queensland's leading large-scale "Queen's Wharf" project will drive Queensland's future growth.

The artistically designed, A$3 billion Queen's Wharf is the largest development project in Brisbane's history. This year, the former state government buildings on George Street will be demolished to clear the way for construction of an integrated casino resort. The project will reshape Brisbane's cityscape.

Matt Bekier, Managing Director of The Star Entertainment Group, said the A$3 billion Queen's Wharf casino project and the A$850 million upgrade of the Jupiters casino on the Gold Coast marked the group's "long-term commitment to South East Queensland". Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure Jackie Trad said the projects were proof of the state government's "strong infrastructure agenda". She added that whether major new projects, schools, hospitals, roads or energy networks, we are ramping up the rollout of infrastructure projects and ensuring construction gets underway right across the state.

Acting Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said: "Over the next 12 months, Brisbane, this rising new world city, will become an even better place to live, work and relax." The latest Deloitte Access Economics Investment Monitor report identified projects worth A$69 billion either underway or committed.

Major projects worth more than A$80 billion in total that are planned to commence this year will boost the number of jobs across the state.

From Cape York to Surfers Paradise, mines to high-rise apartment towers, major construction projects are set to advance, creating more than 73,500 jobs for Queensland.

More than 50 major projects are set to begin or continue construction in 2017. They include the A$3 billion Queen's Wharf precinct, Brisbane's largest ever development project, which officially commenced on New Year's Day.