The Quantum Terminal

The Driver

To transform Sydney into Australia’s very own Silicon Valley, the New South Wales (NSW) Government sought a partner who could bring their Tech Central precinct vision to life. CIVIS emerged as the ideal choice, entrusted with the task of designing, building, and operating a sprawling 3,300 sqms of white-labelled flexible workspaces spread across 3 floors at the Grand Central Terminal Station. The client’s aspiration was to target Quantum Computing and tech startups, which ultimately influenced the space name and branding – The Quantum Terminal.

The Solution

The CIVIS Team worked with the NSW Government to create the brand name “The Quantum Terminal” (TQT), to help represent a space and community that support the tech and quantum computing ecosystem in Sydney.

As a heritage asset, the CIVIS and JLL PDS team thoughtfully designed and operated the space, ensuring compliance with heritage guidelines.

TQT offered flexible private offices, meeting spaces, and open-plan desks, alongside a dedicated 900 sqm floor that serves as a versatile event space. This dynamic area can be booked for private events or utilised as collaborative space for TQT and other neighbouring tech communities.

Initially conceived as an 18-month interim solution during the Tech Central Precinct development phase, the CIVIS’s appointment was extended to over three years due to the space’s success and performance. The facility provided a valuable communal event area for the precinct and maintained strong occupancy rates. Operations concluded when the NSW Government reclaimed the space in order to facilitate a change of accommodation strategy with the building and precinct.

The flex space successfully operated from 2021 to the end of 2024, serving a unique community of members during this time.