South Bank Corporation
Responsibilities
Land & Property Management
Promote, facilitate, carry out and control the development, disposal and management of land and other property within the Corporation area.
Operational
Balance
Achieve an appropriate balance between the Corporation's commercial and non-commercial functions.
complementary public use
Ensure the Corporation area complements, rather than duplicates, other public use sites in the inner city Brisbane area.
a Diverse range
of Pursuits
Provide for a diverse range of recreational, cultural and educational pursuits for local, regional and international visitors.
accomodate public events
Accommodate public events and entertainment that benefit the general community.
excellence & innovation
Achieve excellence and innovation in the management of open space and park areas.
history
Early years – traditional owners
South Brisbane is a meeting place for traditional landowners, the Turrbal and Yuggera people.
1850-1893 – European settlement
South Brisbane became Brisbane’s business heart, until floods in 1893 forced the district to higher ground.
1930-1945 – A bustling river port
South Brisbane is a bustling river port and industrial zone buzzing with markets, wharves, dance halls and theatres.
1988 – World Expo 88
World Expo 88 breathes new life into South Brisbane, drawing more than 18 million visitors over a six-month period.
1989 – South Bank Corporation
South Bank Corporation is established to oversee redevelopment and manage the precinct’s future growth, post Expo-88.
1992 – South Bank opens
The 17-hectare South Bank Parklands opens to public, attracting 6.3 million visitors in the first year.
2024 – Future South Bank Master Plan
The Future South Bank Master Plan is released to cater for population growth, changing visitor expectations, and economic, technological, environmental and cultural trends. Read more here.
South Bank today
The next 30 years will be a transformative time for South Bank. Our plan for the future aims to make the precinct greener, livelier and more connected and inclusive, ensuring it remains a place for everyone.