Bridges for Brisbane Program
Brisbane City Council is building new green bridges across Brisbane which will make it easier to get around our city on foot, by bike or scooter, or by connecting with public transport. It is set to improve the city’s connectivity by providing more travel options and reducing vehicle traffic.
The new bridges will link Kangaroo Point to the Brisbane CBD, Toowong to West End, St Lucia to West End, as well as a new crossing at Breakfast Creek.
Toowong to West End Bridge
The concept design for the Toowong to West End Bridge is based on the preferred alignment from the south east corner of 600 Coronation Drive, Toowong to Orleigh Park (near Forbes Street), West End.
The design aims to provide a modern bridge structure that touches lightly on the river’s edge and provides new ways to enjoy the river and local parks.
Key features include:
- a curved single-mast cable stay bridge form with a length of about 280m and mast height of 75m above water level
- a single water-based pier on the Toowong side of the Brisbane River to minimise impacts on river users
- dedicated pathways for walkers and riders, with a minimum width of 6m and accessible grades
- a bridge clearance height of 11.4 metres, with provision for a 70m wide navigation channel
- a rest point and widened pathway (up to 9m) adjacent to the bridge mast with seating and viewing opportunities
- shade along the length of the walking path
- a new riverside green space at the Toowong landing
- a landing at Orleigh Park that minimises impacts on open space and provides a direct connection to the walking and cycling network.
*The concept design is not final and will be subject to further development during future stages of project planning.
Toowong Landing
Plan is indicative only and subject to consultation, funding and approvals. Source: Brisbane City Council, September 2021
The Toowong landing is located on the south east corner of 600 Coronation Drive, adjacent to Archer Street and south of Middenbury House. This landing will provide:
- New riverside park and plaza with seating and landscaping.
- Connection to existing walking and riding routes, via Archer Street.
- Opportunity for a future riding connection through 600 Coronation Drive to the Bicentennial Bikeway.
West End Landing
Plan is indicative only and subject to consultation, funding and approvals. Source: Brisbane City Council, September 2021
The West End landing is located in Orleigh Park adjacent to Forbes Street, immediately north of the Brisbane and GPS Rowing Club, and the Cranbrook Place memorial site. This landing will provide:
- A direct connection to existing walking and riding paths on Riverside Drive and Hill End Terrace.
- New subtropical planting and park upgrades.
- Ongoing connections to the proposed St Lucia to West End Bridge.
Project Benefits
Faster and more convenient connections between work, study and lifestyle precincts.
Improved access to public transport and city-wide walking and riding network.
New and upgraded riverside parks.
Toowong to West End Bridge fly-through video
Project timeline
- Initial consultation phase – COMPLETED
- Community consultation on alignment options – COMPLETED
- Prepare preliminary business cases and concept designs – COMPLETED
- Staged project delivery – SUBJECT TO FUNDING AND APPROVALS
Source: Brisbane City Council
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