About the Corporation

We will promote a distinctive Queensland style of design advocating sustainable and responsible development with a community focus (Foresight).

The valuable parcel of land that forms South Bank is owned by the State Government of Queensland.

Since its formation in 1989, the South Bank Corporation has managed the development of the South Bank precinct under the South Bank Corporation Act. 

Its role is to plan and facilitate the development and management of the precinct as a world-class leisure, business, residential and educational hub.

Led by the Chief Executive Officer, Malcolm Snow, the Corporation reports to the Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and to a State Government appointed Board that meets monthly.

Strong community leaders in the fields of business, arts, construction, finance and design form the South Bank Corporation Board, an important body in ensuring the Corporation's role as a place maker and place manager.

South Bank Corporation has adopted strong mission and vision statements that guide the development of the precinct.

Read about how South Bank Corporation is:

Realising South Bank's Potential

South Bank Corporation has adopted an entrepreneurial approach as a place maker and place manager, ensuring world recognition as a leading organisation in the development and management of public spaces. Its mission and vision for the precinct is being actively implemented, realised and recognised.

The Corporation's primary activities include:

  • maintaining and administering the South Bank Corporation Area Approved Development Plan
  • coordinating the development of land within the Corporation Area
  • disposing via lease, land vested in or under the control of the Corporation
  • promoting, organising and conducting tourist, education, recreational, entertainment, cultural and commercial activities within the Corporation Area
  • marketing and promoting South Bank as an appealing and entertaining precinct for leisure, tourism and convention activities for Queensland residents and interstate and international visitors; and
  • promoting South Bank as an attractive and viable residential and commercial address to investors, financiers and business operators.

South Bank Corporation leads the debate on city planning issues, including the Brisbane City Council's Draft City Centre Master Plan, West End Woollongabba Local Area Plan, South East Queensland Regional Plan, Hale and Tank Streets Bridges and more.

Commitment to Sustainability

South Bank Corporation's commitment to sustainability is foremost in its planning. A Sustainability Strategy has been developed to guide the use of environmentally sustainable design principles across the precinct and to manage the parkland assets and infrastructure. In real terms, this means:

  • a reduction from 150Kl of water from irrigation to 20Kl sourced from water recycled from the pool system, supplemented by 7Kl of purchased recycled water.
  • planting of water-wise native species in the parklands
  • development and implementation of a Water Efficiency Management Plan, involving the progressive installation of flow restrictors, push taps, dual flush toilets, waterless urinals, water meters and upgrade of the irrigation system
  • consultation with external agencies to examine a range of eco-efficient projects that offer potential benefits for the whole precinct.

 Looking Forward  

South Bank Corporation will maintain its development edge as it investigates, or plans for the following projects:

  • water harvesting project
  • 20 year strategic plan for the precinct
  • redevelopment of the South Bank Boardwalk
  • South Bank Corporation Marina (56 berth)
  • proposed expanision of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
  • partnering arrangement with the Maritime Museum for excellence in planning integration
  • development of sites 9A, 9B and Collins Place Heritage Building
  • making Grey Street a great street.

Understanding South Bank Corporation

South Bank Corporation maintains its edge through five primary business units:

  • Community Service Obligation - Parklands Management
  • Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
  • Property Development
  • Retail Management
  • Car Park Operations