Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse is an arts and cultural hub located in a former power station in the Brisbane suburb of New Farm, Queensland, Australia. The venue offers an array of performing arts, visual arts, festivals, and free community events.
| Brisbane Powerhouse | |
|---|---|
The powerhouse is located in a converted power station | |
| Former names | New Farm Powerhouse |
| General information | |
| Address | 119 Lamington Street, New Farm |
| Town or city | Brisbane |
| Country | Australia |
| Construction started | 1926 |
| Completed | 1940 |
| Renovated | 2000 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Roy Rusden Ogg |
| Renovating team | |
| Other designers | Peter Roy |
The first stage of the New Farm Powerhouse was built in 1927–28 as part of the growing need for Powerhouses for the Brisbane Trams. The power station began operations in 1928, was decommissioned in 1971. It was renovated and re-opened as a modern entertainment hub in 2000.
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