Empire Square Article

Extracts from the Brisbane Times:

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/articles/2008/05/09/1210131233926.html

• Construction will begin later this year on a 65-storey residential, commercial and hotel high-rise on Elizabeth Street that is set to dominate Brisbane's skyline.

• The tower will comprise 306 luxury hotel suites, 98 two and three-bedroom apartments and six penthouses.

• A recreational area will be located on level 30 of the building and feature a luxury day spa, 20m indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym.

• Metacap director James Chopard said permanent residents would have access to services like gourmet chef-prepared room service, housekeeping, a concierge and valet parking.

• Designed by architecture firm Cottee Parker, the soaring green skyscraper will dwarf neighbouring buildings and sit across from the car park entrance to the Myer Centre.

• Colliers International has been appointed as marketing agents for the development and two-bedroom apartments will be priced from $1.3 million.

• Construction is expected to start at the end of the year and completion is scheduled for 2012.

See: Press Release

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