Potential landing points for Brisbane’s green bridges revealed
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PROPOSED alignments for five new Brisbane green bridges will today be unveiled as the council forges ahead with its half-billion-dollar river crossing plan.
The Sunday Mail can reveal the proposed Toowoong bridge will likely take off from Archer St, near the former ABC studio site, and link with Orleigh Park at West End.
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Another bridge from West End is set to launch from Boundary St and link to Keith St at St Lucia.
Both of the bridges, as well as another proposed crossing that would link Weekes Road at Bellbowrie to Grindle Road at Wacol, are set to cater for buses, pedestrians and cyclists.
The council has also proposed that its Breakfast Creek Bridge take off at Kingsford Smith Dr at Albion and land at Breakfast Creek Rd at Newstead.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said all of the proposals will now be subject to community consultation, which will kick off on Monday before wrapping up on December 6.
“We know Brisbane is a great place to live, work and relax and these bridges are critical infrastructure to ensure as Brisbane grows, we remain a well-connected city,” he said.
“I am now handing the planning over the people of Brisbane as we want to hear the community’s thoughts on the proposed alignment of the bridges.”
It has previously been revealed that the Kangaroo Point Bridge will likely link Scott St to the Alice and Edward St roundabout near the City Botanic Gardens.
A preliminary business case for the bridge found that the project would result in 83,950 fewer car trips on river crossings each year.
All five bridges are expected to cost $550 million, with ratepayers to stump up two-thirds of the cash and the council to seek the rest from the State and Federal Governments.
“I want residents to have more choice when it comes to travel and I’m looking forward to hearing their feedback on our plans,” Cr Schrinner said.
“I encourage everyone to have their say on the possible bridge design and alignments and help us plan these exciting new connections that will make Brisbane better connected and easier to get around.”
FIVE NEW GREEN BRIDGES
* Kangaroo Point Bridge (pedestrian/cycling) – Alice/Edward Street roundabout near the City Botanic Gardens, to Scott Street at Kangaroo Point
* Toowong to West End Bridge (pedestrian/cycling/public transport) – Near Archer Street in Toowong to Orleigh Park near Forbes Street in West End
* St Lucia to West End Bridge (pedestrian/cycling/public transport) – Keith Street in St Lucia to Boundary Street at West End
* Breakfast Creek Bridge (pedestrian/cycling) – Kingsford Smith Drive at Albion to Breakfast Creek Road at Newstead
* Bellbowrie Bridge (pedestrian/cycling/public transport/emergency vehicle) – River end of Weekes Road at Bellbowrie to Grindle Road at Wacol
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