Another $10 million dispute could open up between Brisbane City Council and the state government over the under-construction skyscraper at 1 William Street.
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But the state government has washed its hands of responsibility, pointing out the so-called "tower of power" was a private sector project.
In the council chamber this week, infrastructure chairman Amanda Cooper suggested the state government would refuse to pay about $10 million in infrastructure costs for the under construction 1 William Street building.
The 46-storey tower, across the road from Queensland Parliament House, will eventually house state public servants and ministerial offices.
Cr Cooper made the comments as she made her case for the state government to pay the council another $10 million for nine intersection upgrades required to deal with traffic changes associated with the Queens Wharf casino and hotel project.
"Next thing you know, we'll be hearing that they're not going to be paying infrastructure charges for 1 William Street – their own building they will be moving in to – and that's in the order of, I understand, about $10 million that will be owing to Brisbane City Council," Cr Cooper said.
Infrastructure charges were usually paid at the time of a new building's certification and go towards costs associated with connecting services to a new building.
A spokesman for Treasurer Curtis Pitt was quick to point out the state government was not the developer of the so-called 'tower of power'.
"Under the deal struck by (then-treasurer) Tim Nicholls it has been developed by Cbus who engaged Brookfield Multiplex as builder," he said.
"The government is a tenant in the privately owned building. Any dealings with the BCC would be the responsibility of Cbus."
Comment was sought from Cbus Properties.
