While the Queensland Government had intended to sell South Bank for commercial development after Expo 88, public lobbying saw it remain as a parkland.
South Bank Corporation, a Queensland Government statutory authority was formed in 1989 to oversee the development and management of a new South Bank.
An international competition was held to find an innovative plan for its development.
In 1992, South Bank Parklands opened, featuring:
With more than 6.3million people visiting the Parklands in the first year, it was obvious that the South Bank Corporation had successfully achieved its vision to develop a precinct embraced by the people of Brisbane and tourists alike.
Urban renewal of the South Bank precinct continued over the next three years, with the construction of:
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