Chevron Island green bridge: $19.5m bridge to HOTA finally opens

Thousands of pounding feet helped baptise the new $19.5 million Green Bridge linking the Home of the Arts to Chevron Island over the weekend.

Pictured at HOTA at Evandale social photos after the Bridge was opened. Beth danger and her children Dylan 14 and Claudia 12 of Carrara. Pic Mike Batterham

THOUSANDS of pounding feet helped baptise the new $19.5 million Green Bridge linking the Home of the Arts to Chevron Island this weekend.

Opened in a carnival like atmosphere Mayor Tom Tate cut the ribbon on the city's newest addition Sunday morning, taking the first walk across the blue walkway with hundreds of residents.

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Mayor Tom Tate, councillors, federal member Angie Bell and state member John Paul Langbroek officially open the Bundall Green Bridge.

“This bridge will serve as a vital active transport link and make our evolving cultural precinct so much more accessible – easy walking distance from Surfers Paradise and the light rail,” Mr Tate said.

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Pictured at HOTA at Evandale social photos after the Bridge was opened. Picture: Mike Batterham

“People wanting to visit HOTA for a show or the gallery, or go for a swim at Evandale Lake will be able to walk or cycle from Surfers Paradise or Chevron Island and arrive directly in the precinct.

“It’s a much anticipated bridge that is giving residents and visitors easier access to enjoy the arts and the outdoors.”

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Pictured at HOTA at Evandale social photos after the Bridge was opened Picture: Mike Batterham

The green bridge precedes the delivery of the $60.5 million art gallery, due to open early 2021.

The bridge is hoped to revitalise businesses in the Chevron Island precinct by linking it to the event’s space.