Kangaroo Point Bridge

The Kangaroo Point Bridge is a proposed 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 Bridge
View across the river from Thornton Street to Brisbane CBD
CarriesPedestrians and cyclists
CrossesBrisbane River
LocaleBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Other name(s)Alice Street Bridge
Characteristics
DesignSteel Suspension bridge
Total length395 metres (1,296 ft)
Width4.0 metres (13.1 ft)
Height50 metres (160 ft)
Clearance below11.4 metres (37 ft)-12.7 metres (42 ft) from high water level to the bridge deck
History
Engineering design byRichard Kirk Architects

The design concept for the bridge, by Richard Kirk Architect, is a double curved suspension bridge which will align the Alice Street - Edward Street intersection in the City with Thornton Street, Kangaroo Point adjacent to the Thornton Street ferry wharf.

Specifications
  • Length: 395 metres (1,296 feet)
  • Width: 4.0 metres (13.1 feet)
  • Mast Height: 50 metres (160 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 is expected that the construction of the bridge will be completed within five years.[2] On 31 October 2016, council commenced geotechnical investigative works.[3]

In August 2018, the state government offered funding to the city council to develop a business case.[4]

See also

References
  1. Kim Stephens (16 September 2013). "New bridge for Brisbane?". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  2. Kim Stephens (6 November 2013). "Brisbane City Council to fund Kangaroo Point to CBD bridge". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  3. "Alice Street Bridge bikeway investigation works". Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  4. "Kangaroo Point bridge plans to progress with new QLD government funding".

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