Traditional Land Owners: The Turrbal and Yuggera People

The adaptive reuse of Building 8 is part of a larger program set to redevelop and revitalise the Brisbane Exhibition Grounds site at Bowen Hills. The Brisbane Exhibition Grounds, which have held the annual Queensland Exhibition for over 140 years, is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register, and Building 8 (the former Sheep and Wool Pavilion) is included in this listing. The redevelopment of Building 8 provides a ‘pavilion in the park’, accessible at all times providing a community space year-round, as well as being utilised as a hireable event space and EKKA venue.

Since opening to the general public, Building 8 has successfully hosted various events. The reuse and integration of this heritage building into a community park space has allowed for the ongoing appreciation and conservation of this modest industrial heritage building.