Two landmark Queen Street Mall venues are set to be demolished as part of a Brisbane City Council push to improve connectivity between the CBD and South Bank.
, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner announced the mall structures hosting Milano and the Pig ‘N’ Whistle will also be demolished after they cease trading in June.
Both venues were operated by the Mantle Group, which also operated Jimmy’s on the Mall and last month revealed its plans toIn their place will be more seating and shading, the latter which would also be installed along Victoria Bridge.Brisbane City Council “Our purchase of this site will preserve it as a public open space, ensuring the weekly markets continue and allowing us to activate it day and night.”
“A large number of pedestrians, including both residents and visitors, already travel across Victoria Bridge each day,” Schrinner said.
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