Learn how the Toowong to West End Bridge will connect more residents to parks, cafés, businesses and public transport.
The Toowong to West End Bridge will make it easier to walk or ride between West End and the Toowong Centre, rail and ferry services.
The bridge will:
Community consultation for the bridge began in 2019, with a concept design released in 2021.
Planning for the Toowong to West End Bridge was paused to prioritise Brisbane's rebuild and recovery efforts following the February 2022 flood and weather event.
In response to the ongoing impacts of the global inflation crisis on Council's projects and services, planning for the project will remain paused.
We are seeking funding from the Australian Government for a business case for the Toowong to West End Bridge, which will require support from all 3 levels of government to proceed.
If funding is secured, we will consider progressing the detailed design and procurement process to ensure the bridge can be delivered sooner than anticipated.
We recognise the positive level of support for the Toowong to West End Bridge and have acquired the land necessary for the proposed Toowong landing at 600 Coronation Drive, confirming our commitment to deliver the bridge once funding is secured.
The Toowong to West End Bridge will provide a vital cross-river link for people walking or riding for fun, fitness or transport.
The bridge will feature 2 high-quality landings at 600 Coronation Drive in Toowong and Orleigh Park in West End.
The project will:
Download the Toowong to West End location map.
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:
Download the Toowong landing map to view the locations.
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:
Download the West End landing map to view the locations.
The bridge is designed to have a modern structure and provide new ways to enjoy the river, local parks and active travel.
The bridge will feature separated paths for walkers and riders, with a minimum width of 6 metres and accessible grades.
Bridge users can relax and take in the views at the bridge mast rest point, featuring seating and a widened pathway.
The curved single-mast cable stay bridge will be approximately 280 metres long, with a mast height of 75 metres above water level.
The landing at Orleigh Park will provide a direct connection to the existing walking and cycling network.
Cover along the length of the walking path will shade people walking and running.
A new riverside park and plaza will feature at the Toowong landing.
See the bridge come to life in the concept video.
The fly-through video shows an aerial view of the Brisbane River from Toowong with the Brisbane CBD.
Labels highlight these areas, with the Toowong to West End Bridge located on the left of the video. The fly-through then transitions to an aerial view of the concept design of the bridge separately, to show the proposed landing areas.
The fly-through finishes on the same shot from the beginning as the video fades out.
We collaborated with the local community and stakeholders to create the vision for the Toowong to West End Bridge.
Following initial consultation in 2019, we completed a detailed analysis of the feedback received and prepared an initial outcomes consultation report.
In November 2020, a shortlist of bridge alignment options was released for community feedback.
In November 2021, we unveiled the bridge’s concept design. Residents, businesses and other stakeholders all had their say on the design as part of our community engagement events.
There was support for the:
We’ll keep you informed as the project progresses and provide more feedback opportunities in the future.
Download the following documents to learn more about the consultation phases.
To find out more about the Toowong to West End Bridge:
You can also read the preliminary business case and project updates.
