New Brisbane ‘green bridges’ to be ‘major jobs driver’, council seeking feedback

Stunning new images of Brisbane’s ‘green bridges’ have been released, with council fast-tracking the $257 million project in an effort to catalyse the city’s coronavirus recovery. Residents are urged to have their say on the bridges and how they should look. SEE THE PHOTOS

Brisbane City Council has released stunning new images of Brisbane’s soon-to-come “green bridges”, with council fast-tracking the process to catalyse the city’s coronavirus recovery.

The Courier-Mail can reveal that council will open expression of interest applications for the Kangaroo Point and Breakfast Creek green bridges mid-September.

Brisbane City Council has released stunning new images of Brisbane's soon-to-come ‘green bridges’. Pictured here is the Kangaroo Point bridge. Picture: Artist’s impression.

The consultation kick-off comes after initial work on the bridges started earlier this year, with geotechnical drilling, ground and hydrographic surveys taking place since April.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner also revealed the fast-tracked $257 million project will be a “major jobs driver” for the local construction industry, with the two bridges expected to employ over 500 workers at its peak.

Brisbane City Council has fast-tracked the new green bridges, including this Kangaroo Point one. Picture: Artist’s impression.

“The Green Bridges program is a milestone in our city’s construction history,” Cr Schrinner said.

“Our city has sustained a brutal economic hit this year – this means we get people into work now and critical infrastructure projects like these bridges are how we do that.”

Brisbane City Council has released stunning new images of Brisbane's soon-to-come Green Bridges, with council fast tracking the process to catalyse the city’s coronavirus recovery. The Kangaroo Point bridge seen from Kanagroo Point itself. Picture: Artist’s impression.

Council will hold an industry briefing session on Friday, before an expressions of interest (EOI) process starts in mid-September.

“Community feedback plays a crucial role in developing each bridge, and I encourage residents to have their say on the latest designs of the Kangaroo Point and Breakfast Creek green bridges,” Cr Schrinner added.

The wide bridge allows plenty of room for cyclists, joggers or those just wanting to stop and have a rest. Picture: Artist’s impression.

Residents and stakeholders can provide feedback on the landing arrangements, viewing points, connections to the active and public transport networks, landscaping and urban design elements.

The Breakfast Creek green bridge. Picture: Artist’s impression.

To submit feedback, fill out the online survey (https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/traffic-and-transport/roads-infrastructure-and-bikeways/green-bridges).

An aerial view artist’s impression of the Breakfast Creek green bridge.

You can also provide feedback by

• contacting the Project Team on 1800 318 166 (during business hours)

• emailing: [e-mail]

• writing to:

Green Bridges Program

Brisbane City Council

GPO Box 1434

Brisbane QLD 4001

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