Cross River Rail and Brisbane Live will progress as a joint project at Roma Street, with Labor announcing on Sunday the entertainment project would be planned and delivered under the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority in partnership with AEG Ogden’s Harvey Lister.

The proposed Brisbane Live includes a 17,000-seat arena, cinemas, restaurants and bars.

Deputy Premier and Transport and Infrastructure Minister Jackie Trad said Labor was committed to creating a world class city through visionary development and an integrated and modern public transport system.

Transport Minister Jackie Trad says the Cross River Rail project creates further momentum for Brisbane Live. Credit:Darren England/AAP

“Brisbane Live is proposed for a location that is right in the heart of the current Roma Street precinct, which is an underutilised area in proximity to key destinations like Caxton Street, the Paddington Barracks and Suncorp Stadium,” she said.