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Howard Smith Wharves under Story Bridge seen from Wilson Outlook Reserve, Brisbane, Queensland
Howard Smith Wharves under Story Bridge seen from Wilson Outlook Reserve, Brisbane, Queensland

Howard Smith Wharves is a heritage-listed wharf on the Brisbane River at Boundary Street, Brisbane City and Fortitude Valley, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was built from c. 1934 to 1940s circa. It is also known as Brisbane Central Wharves. The 3.5-hectare (8.6-acre) site is one of the most culturally and historically significant riverfront locations in Brisbane. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 4 February 1997.In 2009, Brisbane City Council proposed an extensive commercial development of the site that includes hotel, sport and entertainment facilities in new or refurbished old buildings. This plan was rejected by the local community which resulted in a revised plan incorporating greater public space and less commercial development. The revised plan was then rejected by the Queensland Government over concerns with flooding. In 2013, Brisbane City Council again requested proposals from interested parties to redevelop the site. In 2014, a preferred candidate was named, and in 2015, a development application for the design was approved. This new redeveloped site was opened in late 2018.A new ferry terminal on the Brisbane Ferries network will be opened at the site in 2020.

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Howard Smith Wharves under Story Bridge seen from Wilson Outlook Reserve, Brisbane, Queensland
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