Kangaroo Point green bridge will have restaurant facilities
It will be one of only a handful of bridges in the world with its own restaurant and bar. Final designs for Kangaroo Point green bridge revealed.
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Residents and visitors will soon be able to enjoy drinks and meals right over the Brisbane River, with the Story Bridge as a stunning backdrop, final designs for the Kangaroo Point green bridge show.
Construction of the striking structure is due to start later this year.
Spanning 460m from Kangaroo Point to the CBD, it would include a restaurant and event space — one of the world’s few bridges to boast such facilities.
Connect Brisbane consortium, led by BESIX Watpac, were awarded the contract for the design and construction, which would employ more than 300 people including 50 apprentices.
“The Kangaroo Point Green Bridge will seamlessly link Kangaroo Point, the eastern suburbs, and the CBD together, while reducing car trips across the river by up to 84,000 each year,” a project spokesman said.
“Construction will start later this year. The distinctive mast will be in place by the end of 2022 and the completion is scheduled for 2023.”
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner described the project as a city-shaping venture to lure interstate and overseas visitors, as well as providing locals with a unique facility.
“The final design of the city-shaping project showed not only would the bridge deliver a much-anticipated crossing for pedestrians and active transport users, but it would also offer recreational opportunities unique in Brisbane,” he said.
“The Kangaroo Point Green Bridge will be more than an active travel bridge; it will become a must-visit destination for residents and visitors to our great city.
“While Brisbane has some fantastic riverside dining opportunities, we do not have restaurants and bars above our river, and the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge will deliver the city’s first.
“Just imagine what it’s going to be like having a meal or enjoying a drink with friends with the Story Bridge lit up in the background.”
Cr Schrinner said the new design included an impressive overwater area which could host a potential restaurant, bar, or event space as well as a cafe in the plaza, other small food and beverage outlets and viewing platforms.
More than 90 per cent of building supplies will be sourced from southeast Queensland businesses.