Toowong to West End Green Bridge

Consultation outcomes

From November 2021 to February 2022, Council undertook community consultation on the concept design for the Toowong to West End Green Bridge. At this time, Council also released key findings of the preliminary business case for the project.

Following consultation, Council reviewed and summarised all feedback to determine the overall support for the concept design. A consultation summary document and detailed consultation report were prepared to outline the consultation process, key feedback themes, online survey results and next steps for the project. 

Overall, feedback included:

• strong support for the concept design and support for this bridge to be delivered as a priority
• general positive feedback on the proposed bridge form
• support for the new riverside park / plaza space at the Toowong landing
• support to integrate the landing plaza into the existing park / pathways at the West End landing
• interest in potential construction timing and impacts.

Council will keep the community informed as the project progresses and will provide a further opportunity for feedback during future stages of project planning.

Download the concept design consultation report and summary in your preferred format:

• Toowong to West End Green Bridge – Concept Design Consultation Report – September 2022 (PDF - 3Mb)
• Toowong to West End Green Bridge – Concept Design Consultation Report – September 2022 (Word - 7Mb)
• Toowong to West End Green Bridge – Concept Design Consultation Summary – September 2022 (PDF - 7.3Mb)
• Toowong to West End Green Bridge – Concept Design Consultation Summary – September 2022 (Word - 292kb)

About the concept design

The concept design for the Toowong to West End Green Bridge is based on the preferred alignment from the south east corner of 600 Coronation Drive, Toowong to Orleigh Park (near Forbes Street), West End.

The design aims to provide a modern bridge structure that touches lightly on the river’s edge and provides new ways to enjoy the river and local parks.

Key features include:

• a curved single-mast cable stay bridge form with a length of about 280m and mast height of 75m above water level
• a single water-based pier on the Toowong side of the Brisbane River to minimise impacts on river users
• dedicated pathways for walkers and riders, with a minimum width of 6m and accessible grades
• a bridge clearance height of 11.4 metres, with provision for a 70m wide navigation channel
• a rest point and widened pathway (up to 9m) adjacent to the bridge mast with seating and viewing opportunities
• shade along the length of the walking path
• a new riverside green space at the Toowong landing
• a landing at Orleigh Park that minimises impacts on open space and provides a direct connection to the walking and cycling network.

The concept design is not final and will be subject to further development during future stages of project planning.

Location

Accessible version

Download the Toowong to West End location map (Word - 1Mb).

Toowong landing

The Toowong landing is located on the south east corner of 600 Coronation Drive, adjacent to Archer Street and south of Middenbury House. This landing will provide:

1. New riverside park and plaza with seating and landscaping.
2. Connection to existing walking and riding routes, via Archer Street.
3. Opportunity for a future riding connection through 600 Coronation Drive to the Bicentennial Bikeway.

Download the accessible version of the Toowong landing map:

• Toowong to West End Green Bridge - Toowong landing map (Word - 911kb).

West End landing

The West End landing is located in Orleigh Park adjacent to Forbes Street, immediately north of the Brisbane and GPS Rowing Club, and the Cranbrook Place memorial site. This landing will provide:

1. A direct connection to existing walking and riding paths on Riverside Drive and Hill End Terrace.
2. New subtropical planting and park upgrades.
3. Ongoing connections to the proposed St Lucia to West End Green Bridge.

Download the accessible version of the West End landing map:

• Toowong to West End  Green Bridge - West End landing map (Word - 945kb).

Preliminary business case

Based on the concept design, Council has prepared a preliminary business case for the Toowong to West End Green Bridge, which has been informed by a range of initial economic, transport and technical investigations that have assessed the costs, benefits and feasibility of the project.

The preliminary business case indicates this green bridge would provide a value for money investment for Brisbane ratepayers, delivering improved accessibility and green transport options which will result in reduced congestion, increased economic activity and health benefits.

Key benefits include:

• boosts inner city movement and cross river access
• better connects existing green transport routes, including the Bicentennial Bikeway to The University of Queensland, and creates new strategic corridors in the inner city
• reduces reliance on private vehicle trips and decreases vehicle emissions
• supports growing e-mobility ridership
• supports a clean, green and sustainable city and healthy lifestyle.

Download the key findings of the preliminary business case in your preferred format:

• Toowong to West End Green Bridge Preliminary Business Case Key Findings (PDF - 5.34Mb)
• Toowong to West End Green Bridge Preliminary Business Case Key Findings (Word - 125kb).

Project benefits