Kangaroo Point Green Bridge

The Kangaroo Point Green Bridge is an under-construction pedestrian and cyclist bridge across the Brisbane River in Brisbane, Australia. The bridge will connect the suburb of Kangaroo Point with the Brisbane CBD.[1]

Kangaroo Point Green Bridge
Bridge under construction in September 2022
CarriesPedestrians and cyclists
CrossesBrisbane River
LocaleBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Other name(s)Alice Street Bridge
Characteristics
DesignSteel cable stayed bridge
Total length470 metres (1,540 ft)
Width6.8 metres (22 ft)
Clearance below11.4 metres (37 ft)-12.7 metres (42 ft) from high water level to the bridge deck

The design concept for the bridge is a single-mast cable stayed structure which will align the Alice Street - Edward Street intersection in the City with Scott Street, Kangaroo Point north from the Thornton Street ferry wharf. Construction was awarded in 2021 to BESIX Group's Australian subsidiary, BESIX Watpac.[2]

Proposed design features
  • Design: Single-mast cable stayed structure
  • Length: 470 metres (1,540 feet)
  • Width: 6.8 metres (22 feet)
  • Height: Clearance for River Vessels 11.4 to 12.7 metres (37 to 42 feet) from high water level to the bridge deck (same height as Victoria and Captain Cook bridges)

History

The bridge construction was included in the Brisbane City Master Plan 2014 as a priority project. It was expected that the construction of the bridge would be completed within five years.[3] On 31 October 2016, council commenced geotechnical investigative works.[4]

In August 2018, the state government offered funding to the city council to develop a business case.[5]

In November 2020 the Brisbane City Council released Draft Reference Design Consultation Report for the bridge. Preliminary business case for the project is expected in late 2021.[6]

Construction of the bridge will begin later this year and is expected to be completed in 2023.[7]

See also

References
  1. Kim Stephens (16 September 2013). "New bridge for Brisbane?". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  2. "Besix to build half-kilometre-long pedestrian bridge in Brisbane". Global Construction Review. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  3. Kim Stephens (6 November 2013). "Brisbane City Council to fund Kangaroo Point to CBD bridge". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  4. "Alice Street Bridge bikeway investigation works". Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  5. "Kangaroo Point bridge plans to progress with new QLD government funding".
  6. "Kangaroo Point Green Bridge". Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  7. "Inner Brisbane River moorings removed for Kangaroo Point green bridge construction - ABC News".

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