Brisbane’s newest green bridge finally opens

The Breakfast Creek Green Bridge, which has already become something of a local landmark thanks to its impressive arches, was officially opened. SEE THE VIDEO

Brisbane’s newest green bridge has finally opened.

The Breakfast Creek Green Bridge, which has already become something of a local landmark thanks to its impressive arches, was officially opened to cyclists, runners and walkers on Saturday morning.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the opening of the Breakfast Creek Green Bridge, now also officially bearing the dual name of Yowoggera, is an exciting milestone for walking, cycling and scooting in Brisbane.

“Our green bridge program is all about building a better-connected Brisbane, making it easier for residents and visitors to get around,” Cr Schrinner said.

The Breakfast Creek Green Bridge will improve connectivity. Photo: Brisbane City Council.

“While we’re building these bridges, we’re also delivering major road improvements like the Moggill Road Corridor Upgrade and the Beams Road project which will help motorists get home sooner and safer.”

Cr Schrinner said local residents had already shown how much they enjoyed being active, with more than 2300 people a day using the nearby Lores Bonney Riverwalk.

“The addition of the Breakfast Creek / Yowoggera Green Bridge is an important step to making Brisbane even more walkable and active.” he said.

The bridge’s traditional name of Yowoggera, means “corroboree” or “corroboree place”.

A corroboree is a culturally significant gathering place for First Nation people and reflects the role that Breakfast Creek and the Brisbane River plays in the city’s history.

Breakfast Creek Green Bridge, February 2024. Photo: Brisbane City Council.

This project delivers not only a bridge, but also around 700m of new and improved walking and riding paths, including an extension to the Lores Bonney Riverwalk and a new two-way on-road cycle path from Newstead Park to Newstead Terrace.

Around 600 local workers and more than 70,000 work hours have been completed on this project to date.

More than 95 per cent of the workforce are based in Brisbane and South-East Queensland, with 90 per cent of supplies used on the project from local businesses.

Construction of the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge, in December. Picture: Liam Kidston

Hamilton Ward Councillor Julia Dixon said the opening of the bridge is a win for her local residents who are keen to be active or leave the car at home for their commute.

“This bridge is really important for residents because it will make it much safer for walkers, bikers, and scooter riders to cross over Breakfast Creek into Newstead Park and then on to the CBD,” she said.

Cr Schrinner said the next to open would be the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge, which is being jointly funded by the Federal Government.

To learn more about Council’s Green Bridges Program, visit Council’s website and search ‘green bridges’.