Green Bridges Planned for the City

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced a plan for five new green bridges to be built at a cost of $550 million.

Cr Schrinner said his Lord Mayoralty would be driven by a focus on building the critical infrastructure our city needs and protecting our unique lifestyle and green space.

“Brisbane is the best city in Australia to live and work, and we have a responsibility to keep building on the great work that’s taken place under Graham Quirk’s leadership,” he said.

“That’s why I am announcing a plan for five new green bridges to help reduce traffic congestion and dramatically improve Brisbane’s cross-river connectivity.

Details of the five new green bridges:

1. Kangaroo Point Green Bridge - Pedestrian/cycle bridge. Council is currently undertaking a business case.

2. Toowong to West End Green Bridge – Potential pedestrian/cycle/public transport bridge.

3. St Lucia to West End Green Bridge – Potential pedestrian/cycle/public transport bridge

4. Breakfast Creek Green Bridge – Pedestrian/cycle bridge connecting Kingsford Smith Drive Riverwalk into the existing Riverwalk network.

5. Bellbowrie Green Bridge – potential pedestrian/cycle/public transport bridge,with emergency access.

Cr Schrinner said this will this program is aimed to decrease traffic congestion, improve transport and encourage healthy lifestyles throughout the city.

“This will be a major program costing at least $550 million aimed at tackling traffic congestion, improving public and active transport and creating a healthier, more active city," Cr Schrinner said.

“I’m also going to be a Lord Mayor who champions extra parks for Brisbane, and works to increase our green space," he said.

"I plan to spearhead the biggest investment in parks and green space our city has ever seen.

“To me, this ‘clean, green agenda’ is a natural extension of the work I have done over the last three years leading the Brisbane Metro project and rolling out new bike paths and cycling infrastructure across the city.

“Making it even easier for people to get around our city by public transport, cycling or on foot, is going to be a key theme of my time as Lord Mayor.”