How Brisbane's North Quay is shaping up to be a key part of the CBD SunSunday 14 Cross River Rail's design concept for the exterior of Roma Street Station. ( Print text only Cancel With multi-billion-dollar developments expected to transform Brisbane's city waterfront, the focus is now turning to an often-overlooked section of the CBD. Key points: North Quay and Roma Street could become a transport and mixed-use hub Planning experts say the area is ready for new life The North Quay precinct, spanning a few blocks between the river, Milton and Roma Street, rubs shoulders with the planned Cross River Rail's Roma Street Station.