The second bridge of the iconic Sky Deck at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane has been lifted into place, joining the two towers adjacent Margaret Street.
The engineering feat has linked The Star Grand Hotel to the Residential Tower creating a 100-metre-high sky bridge over William Street.
The third, final and largest sky deck bridge link is expected to be installed in the coming months to complete the distinctive arc shape of the deck.
The $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development is being delivered by Destination Brisbane Consortium – a joint venture led by The Star Entertainment Group alongside its Hong Kong-based partners, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium.
It is the first development in Brisbane to be awarded the coveted 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.
An additional 1.4 million tourists are expected to visit Brisbane each year when the development commences a staged opening in late 2023.
Destination Brisbane Consortium Project Director Simon Crooks said the complex lift was achieved safely and efficiently.
Crooks said: “The Sky Deck link section weighting around 220tonnes was safely lifted more than 60 metres into place using four strand jacks.
“Months of preparation has gone into this technologically advanced lift which has now created that iconic arc shaped that the Sky Deck will be famous for.
“The third and final section will be lifted into place in the coming months in the lead up to what will be Brisbane’s most sought-after selfie spot.”
Kelvin Dodt Chief Operating Officer The Star Entertainment Group Brisbane said it was another significant step in the progress of the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development.
Dodt said: “It’s the second major milestone we’ve celebrated in as many weeks.
“Last week the Neville Bonner Bridge touched down, linking South Bank to the CBD and now our iconic Sky Deck is two thirds of the way to complete.
“We are so proud to be delivering not only Queensland jobs but a world class tourism and entertainment hot spot that will put Brisbane on the map ahead of the 2032 Games.”