King George Central | |
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General information | |
Status | Completed |
Location | 145 Ann Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Coordinates | 27°28′04″S153°01′29″E / 27.467878°S 153.024829°E Coordinates: 27°28′04″S153°01′29″E / 27.467878°S 153.024829°E |
Groundbreaking | December 2009 |
Opening | October 2012 |
Cost | A$123 million |
Owner | Commonwealth Property Fund |
Height | |
Roof | 129 m (423 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 27 |
Floor area | 28,000 m2 (300,000 sq ft) |
Lifts/elevators | 12 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | ML Design |
Developer | Leighton Properties |
Main contractor | Thiess Contractors |
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