CFMEU plans new theatre and events centre, ahead of new unit development

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One of Queensland’s most controversial unions is planning to build a new theatre and conference centre at Bowen Hills, complete with a rooftop bar.

One of Queensland’s most controversial unions is planning to build a theatre and conference centre at Bowen Hills, complete with a rooftop bar.

While the cost of the centre was not disclosed in planning documents submitted to EDQ, Property searches showed the union purchased the property last August for $4.51 million.But in a planning report prepared by Urbicus and submitted to the state government on the union’s behalf, the Nettleton Tribe-designed building was described as “an event space for CFMEU members”.It could accommodate up to 478 people, Urbicus said, with multiple stage and seating configurations.

The architects said the space could be used for dance or performance classes, play-reading, meditation, and yoga.In its architectural report, Nettleton Tribe said the design would activate the streetscape and provide a flexible event space for users.

 

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