Hundreds of enquiries have been fielded and bookings have been made up to 2020 for Howard Smith Wharves (HSW) event spaces, reports thebrisbanetimes.com.au. A great feat seeing the event space isn’t even open yet.  

Bookings have been made for a multitude of events including weddings, conference, award dinners, galas, and exhibitions.

‘The Rivershed’ and ‘Howards Hall’ event spaces will be some of the first sections of the $110 million development to open next month, with the construction lease for the site in place until 2020. ‘The Houses,’ a third event space, which will cater for smaller events, is scheduled to open in February next year.

HSW events general manager, Scott Bayne told the publication that he is thrilled the opening of the event spaces is just around the corner.

“Brisbane is a thriving hub for business and the arts, as well as a place defined by its strong sense of community.

“It was therefore essential for us to create welcoming, ownable spaces within the precinct that could be constantly transformed for any event size or type – be it runway shows or gala dinners, product launches or weddings,” said Mr. Bayne.

In other big HSW news, David Finlayson has been appointed as director of culinary. A big job considering the project is set to become one of Brisbane’s premiere food and beverage locations – ‘a culinary hub to be reckoned with’ as HSW put it themselves. David will oversee the entire food and beverage offering including the Overwater bar, Felons Brewing Co., Howards Hall and Rivershed events and another restaurant and wine bar which is yet to be names.

The 3.43 hectare HSW development site will include; 2.7 hectares of open public space, 164-room boutique five-star hotel, function space to accommodation 1000 people, and a variety of food and beverage establishments.