Queensland's flagship large-scale "Queen's Wharf" project will drive Queensland's future development

Brimming with artistic design flair, the A$3 billion Queen's Wharf is the largest development project ever undertaken in Brisbane. This year the former state government buildings on George Street will be demolished, clearing the way for an integrated casino resort. The project is set to reshape Brisbane's urban landscape.

Matt Bekier, Managing Director of the Star Entertainment Group, said the A$3 billion Queen's Wharf casino project, along with the A$850 million upgrade of the Jupiters casino on the Gold Coast, signalled the group's "long-term commitment to South East Queensland". Acting Premier and Minister for Infrastructure Jackie Trad described the project as proof of the state government's "strong infrastructure agenda". She added that whether it be major new projects, schools, hospitals, roads or energy networks, we are pressing ahead to get infrastructure projects underway and ensure they break ground across the entire 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 investment monitor report from the economics publication Deloitte Access Economics identified projects worth US$69 billion that are either underway or committed.

Major projects with a total investment of more than A$80 billion slated to begin this year will boost the number of jobs across the state.

From Cape York to Surfers Paradise, from mines to high-rise apartment towers, large-scale construction projects are ready to move ahead, creating more than 73,500 jobs for Queensland.

More than 50 major projects are earmarked to commence or continue construction in 2017. They include the A$3 billion Queen's Wharf precinct project — the largest development in Brisbane's history — which officially broke ground on New Year's Day.