Development of Queen's Wharf will begin in the new year, with the first approval, for early works and demolition, issued on Monday.
Acting Premier Curtis Pitt said the development of the 13.5-hectare riverfront site would change the face of Brisbane.
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"Kicking off the year with the first works for such a significant project is great news for the local economy," Mr Pitt said.
"It's out with the old and in with the new as we create space to accommodate the fantastic vision outlined in the QWB Priority Development Area development scheme."
Mr Pitt said the $3 billion project would secure 2000 jobs during construction and 8000 long-term jobs in hospitality and tourism.
Acting Infrastructure, Local Government Planning Minister Steven Miles said the approval, issued by Economic Development Queensland, would protect heritage buildings.
"We also want to ensure that locals are looked after through construction, which is why the approval includes measures to manage traffic, stormwater and noise as well as mandating sediment control and tree replacement," Mr Miles said.
The demolition works will include the removal of the Executive Building, 80 George Street and the Neville Bonner Building, which were rendered obsolete with the completion of 1 William Street.
Early works will include vegetation clearing, site fencing and advertising, the relocation of services including water, sewerage, electricity and gas, hoarding and monitoring of heritage buildings and minor excavation works.
From January 1, 2017, part of William Street and all of Queen's Wharf Road will be closed for the demolition and site preparation works.
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