Brisbane City Council has put the call out for contributors to build the city's green bridges while also seeking community feedback on the structures.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the council had made the decision to "fast-track" the procurement process of the new bridges in order create more jobs and assist with the coronavirus economic recovery.

“Our city has sustained a brutal economic hit this year, but my administration is determined that we build for the future," he said.

At a glance: 

• Brisbane City Council has begun the procurement process for its green bridges project.
• At Kangaroo Point, early works including geotechnical drilling, ground and hydrographic surveys have been underway since April.
• Residents and stakeholders are now also able to provide feedback on the landing arrangements, viewing points, connections to the active and public transport networks, landscaping and urban design elements.

An artist's impression of the Breakfast Creek Bridge. Source: Brisbane City Council

"This means we get people into work now and critical infrastructure projects like these bridges are how we do that. 

“Kicking off this procurement process quickly is also about breathing life into the local construction industry and expanding supplier opportunities for struggling businesses."

At its peak, the two fast-tracked bridges are expected to employ more than 500 people. 

Another potential view of the Breakfast Creek Bridge. Source: Brisbane City Council

The council held an industry briefing session on Friday, August 21 ahead of an Expressions of Interest (EOI) process due to start in mid-September. 

At Kangaroo Point, early works including geotechnical drilling, ground and hydrographic surveys have been underway since April. 

Councillor Schrinner said he expected the bridges to be a "milestone" in Brisbane's construction history.

"We are looking to attract expertise to help us deliver this landmark infrastructure,” he said.

“They will be prominent, iconic landmarks, providing safe and convenient connections for pedestrians and cyclists between the south and north sides of the Brisbane River."

An artist's impression of the Kangaroo Point Bridge. Source: Brisbane City Council

Cr Schrinner said the proposed designs of the Kangaroo Point and Breakfast Creek green bridges would be released for consultation for a month. 

New 3D images of the planned Kangaroo Point and Breakfast Creek green bridges reveal in vivid detail the structures set to transform the city’s riverscape.  

The Breakfast Creek green bridge will include an extension to the Lores Bonney Riverwalk, which carries 2700 pedestrians and cyclists every day. 

An artist's impression of the bridge at Kangaroo Point. Source: Brisbane City Council

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. 

This feedback will help inform the council’s final design for each bridge ahead of construction starting in 2021, subject to approvals. 

Green Bridges will also be built from Toowong to West End and West End to St Lucia. 

Click here to find out more information about the program.

Click here to submit feedback about the project.

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