The new Brisbane headquarters for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is located on the corner of Grey and Russell Streets at South Bank.
Construction on the building began in February 2010 and is expected to be complete by early 2012. ABC staff began moving into the completed sections of the building in December 2011 and by the end of January 2012, over 400 staff will have relocated to South Bank. The Queensland Symphony Orchestra will also relocate to the building in 2012.
The purpose built ABC building covers a 15,435sqm gross floor area and has four stories, plus a basement. It has achieved a five star rating under the Green Star system and will include office space, ABC radio and television facilities and retail space.
It was designed by Richard Kirk Architects and constructed by Leighton Contractors Pty Limited.
