She's 148 this year but Queensland's new Old Government House is celebrating her first birthday. Reopened after a $15 million restoration just in time for the State's 150th anniversary in June last year, Old Government House is a key addition to QUT Precincts' unique and stylish venues.
Over the past 12 months Old Government House has hosted over 90 corporate events, 22 wedding ceremony and receptions, Gardens Parties and Charity Fundraisers.
With the diversity to accommodate small meetings to large cocktail functions why not consider hosting a future function at the elegant Old Government House.
Located at the Creative Industries Precinct at QUT's Kelvin Grove Campus, The Glasshouse is a multi-function space. Its highly flexible design makes it suitable for conferences, presentations, launches, trade displays and receptions. The Glasshouse has a separate breakout room and kitchenette.
Special offer
We are offering 15% discount on all board and meeting rooms for bookings made between now and 31 October 2010. Contact the Events Team events@qut.edu.au for more information.
The Glasshouse
Queensland's first university founded at Old Government House
As part the UQ's Centenary celebrations former UQ staff and students are returning to the university's first 'home', Old Government House for High Tea.
In 1909, the central city location of Government House was converted into lecture rooms and laboratories and was chosen to become the site of Queensland's first and Australia's fifth university.
In 1910, the house became and continues to be known as Old Government House. After 61 years, Old Government House and other buildings formerly occupied by UQ were officially handed over in May 1972 to the Queensland Institute of Technology, now Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
Image courtesy of the State Library of Queensland
Unique Christmas Party Venues
Do you want to book a Christmas party this year where you can impress your staff and clients?
At Kelvin Grove, The Block is the perfect venue to hire for something different. Let your imagination run wild with this fully equipped interactive exhibition space. The Block is fully-wired for dense multimedia displays and allows you to host your function in an animated environment.
The space can cater for up to 300 cocktail style or 180 banquet style.
At Garden's Point, Old Government House is already heritage themed and is the perfect location for elegant and sophisticated events or functions.
The Lawns include an outdoor Courtyard and landscaped gardens and provide the perfect setting for cocktail receptions, ceremonies and pre-dinner drinks.
The Hall features a stunning staircase and hand crafted chandelier and the Grand Piano is waiting for someone to tinkle the keys and set the mood for a stylish event. The Lower Ground floor can cater for 300 cocktail style.
We have availability at both venues in December, so contact the Events Team now!
The Block
Old Government House Courtyard
Gardens Point Campus Re-Development
The $200 million re-development of the QUT Science and Technology Precinct is now underway. When completed in 2012, a number of new facilities will be built including two multi-storey towers, learning and research spaces, exciting food and retail outlets, a swimming pool and gym, large public forecourt to the Old Government House Precinct and pedestrian link from the Goodwill Bridge to the Botanic Gardens.
Old Government House and the Gardens Theatre are located adjacent to the redevelopment area. The university is mindful of keeping disruptions to a minimum during events at these venues.
During this construction period some adjustments will be made in relation to access and parking for Old Government House and Gardens Theatre. The Events Team will update you as development progresses.
For more information go to http://www.qut.edu.au/scitechprecinct/
Gardens Point Sci/Tech Hub
Questions? Comments?
Contact our events team at events@qut.edu.au or on 07 3138 4463 or 07 3138 9169.
