Pontoon and river access point repairs
Brisbane City Council maintains a network of public pontoons and river access points. A number of these facilities sustained damage in the February 2022 severe weather event and require repair works. These restoration and repair works are required to ensure safe operation and optimum access to waterways.
Latest update | Jamboree Ward Pontoons - start of construction - 28 August 2023 |
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Project documents |
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Work progress
Although Council’s priority after the February 2022 severe weather event has been the repair of public ferry service infrastructure, we are now progressing the reinstatement of pontoons and river access point assets.
Council are pleased to advise that we have now awarded contract for the works and are currently undertaking off-site fabrication of the new pontoons and gangways.
We understand the importance of these pontoons for residents use and are prioritising the order of works with the level of community use in mind.
Further information, including construction impacts and timing, will be confirmed once pre-start activities are complete.
Flood Resilience improvements
Flood resilient features at the terminals may include:
- bow-shaped end to deflect debris
- ‘swim’ end to prevent sinkage
- increased pile heights to ensure the pontoons remain secure in higher flood waters
- bigger and stronger piles to prevent moving of the piles
- a stronger restraint system to ensure the pontoons remain tethered
- light-weight aluminum pontoon that is ‘fully fabricated’ and able to be repaired easier if damaged
- a Styrofoam-free, environmentally friendly pontoon.
Note: not all flood resilience features will be applicable to all pontoons.
Current status of pontoon repairs
The table highlights the current status of the pontoon and river access point repairs.
Pontoon | Status |
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On-site repairs will be intermittent from late-August 2023. Expected opening December 2023. |
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Riverhills Pontoon |
On-site repairs will be intermittent from late-August 2023. Off-site manufacturing underway. Expected opening December 2023 |
On-site repairs will be intermittent from late-August 2023. Off-site manufacturing underway. Expected opening November 2023. |
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Amazon Place Park Pontoon |
On-site repairs will be intermittent from late-August 2023. Preparing for repair works. Expected opening early-2024. |
Sherwood Arboretum Pontoon | Preparing for repair works. |
Tinchi Tamba Boat Ramp Access Pontoon | Open. |
Repair timeline
Date | Phase of repairs |
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These timeframes are approximate only and subject to weather and site conditions.
If you would like to discuss the design or if you have any other further questions, contact the project team via phone on 1800 884 681 or email.