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Walter Taylor Bridge tower renewal works – Indooroopilly/Chelmer

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Learn what Council is doing to renew and maintain the heritage-listed Walter Taylor Bridge.

Status
In progress
Category
Transport
Timeframe
February 2026 – mid 2028
Location
  • Indooroopilly
  • Chelmer
Ward
  • Walter Taylor Ward
  • Tennyson Ward
Benefits
  • Refreshed facades on the north (Indooroopilly) and south towers (Chelmer).
  • Repaired and replaced bridge cables and connection points (nodes).
  • Structural integrity of the bridge maintained.

We’re undertaking important renewal works to the Walter Taylor Bridge tower facades. Carrying approximately 32,000 daily users, the bridge provides a critical transport link in Brisbane’s network. These works will refresh the towers’ rendered façades and help ensure this 90-year-old landmark continues to serve our community for decades to come. 

Additional essential bridge maintenance works are also planned during this time.

These works are part of our ongoing efforts to care for and protect this iconic landmark.

The works will include: 

  • refurbishing and repairing the surface of the north (Indooroopilly) and south towers (Chelmer), including updating the protective coatings
  • inspecting the bridge cables and connection points (nodes), and repairing or replacing them where needed
  • taking a closer look at key structural parts of the bridge to check their condition and identify any signs of damage or wear.

What’s happening first?

We will begin with a series of further, more detailed investigations to help us better understand the condition of each tower and what repairs are needed, starting with the north tower. This will allow us to determine:

  • where the existing render needs to be replaced
  • which areas can be repaired or simply cleaned.

To do this, scaffolding will be installed to a section of the north tower and our specialist crews will take small samples from various parts of the façades for testing.

What happens next?

Once investigations are complete and the results are reviewed, we’ll finalise the best approach for the main works. Subject to the findings, we expect the main works on the north tower to begin in mid-2026. Works on the south tower will commence following the completion of the north tower.

Timeline

  • Stage 1: February 2026 - Investigation and trial works.
  • Stage 2: Mid 2026 - North tower renewal.
  • Stage 3: Mid 2027 - South tower renewal.

While we’ll use best practise methods and carefully plan the works to minimise disruptions including planning works for nighttime and weekends, some impacts to the community will be unavoidable.

We will continue to keep the community updated on traffic and pedestrian detours, night works and other construction impacts as the works progress. 

If you have questions regarding the Walter Taylor Bridge maintenance works or would like to sign up for email updates, you can:

  • phone the project team on 07 3178 5413 (during business hours)
  • phone Council on 07 3403 8888 (after hours)
  • email Council
  • register for project updates
  • write to:
    Walter Taylor Bridge
    Brisbane City Council
    GPO Box 1434
    Brisbane Qld 4001.