Final piece of Brisbane tourism drawcard Sky Deck lifted into place at Queen’s Wharf

The final piece of future tourism destination, Sky Deck at Queen’s Wharf, has been lifted into place, 100 metres above the Brisbane river.

The Sky Deck is a 250-metre long crescent-shaped platform, which offers views from the Brisbane CBD to Moreton Bay and Mount Coot-tha and will be a tourism drawcard in the lead up to Brisbane 2032.

The open-air rooftop Sky Deck is a first for Brisbane, open 365 days a year for up to 1,500 people with a signature restaurant, all day casual dining, a hero bar and a sky-high events space.

The first stage of the development is expected to open in April 2024.

The team involved in doing the very technical lift were sourced for their expertise on similar projects in Dubai and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

The Queen’s Wharf Brisbane redevelopment, which is being delivered by Destination Brisbane Consortium, is located on state-owned land between the Brisbane River and George Street and between Alice and Queen streets.

It is the first development in Brisbane to be awarded 6-star Green Star Communities rating in recognition of its social, environmental, and economic sustainability designs that will benefit locals and future visitors to this world-class integrated resort development.

QLD Acting Premier Steven Miles notes “as we move closer toward the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, all eyes will be on this city and it’s developments like this that will attract even more people to town to get their picture on the glass floor viewing platform, to visit a restored heritage building or have dinner overlooking Brisbane.

“Seeing the finished Sky Deck is extra special, as the completed deck is made from Australian steel, manufactured just up the road at Beenleigh.

Chief Operating Officer of The Star Brisbane, Kelvin Dodt adds “This is a special and long anticipated moment for Queen’s Wharf and The Star Brisbane but more widely it is a game changer for Brisbane and Queensland tourism.

“This will become one of the city’s most recognisable skyscapes elevating Brisbane’s already growing international reputation as a must-visit destination ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“Just as importantly, Sky Deck will be for the people of Brisbane as a vibrant public space to enjoy day and night, whether for important occasions, a casual catch up or just to take in the views.

“We are well underway with the internal fit out of The Star Grand hotel, which will offer direct access to one of the city’s largest ballrooms and other new, exciting entertainment, dining and tourism spaces as part of the integrated resort.”

The Sky Deck was lifted in three parts.  The first lift was on 14th September 2022 and the second lift on 6th March 2023.

The Queen’s Wharf redevelopment will cover more than 12 hectares of CBD land, the area will feature about 50 new bars, cafes and restaurants, a casino, four world-class hotels, luxury retailers, about 1,500 residential apartments, repurposed heritage buildings, green spaces and the Neville Bonner Bridge.

Images: Artist impressions Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, Sky Deck attraction