Brisbane City Council is cutting the ribbon on the Kangaroo Point Bridge this weekend
On Sunday December 15, Brisbane City Council will celebrate the completion of the Kangaroo Point pedestrian bridge, with locals invited to be among the first to walk across the anticipated walkway from 8:00–11:00 am.
Among the many infrastructure projects underway across Brisbane, the 460-m long Kangaroo Point Bridge is among one of the most anticipated. Linking the corner of Alice Street and Edward Street in The City with Scott Street in Kangaroo Point, the bridge looks to offer faster and more convenient access to The City from the eastern and south-eastern suburbs, while also reducing congestion across Brisbane’s ferry, bus and road networks.
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The bridge will open to the public on Sunday December 15, with free family-friendly entertainment (think roving performers, musicians and a Welcome to Country ceremony) taking place from 8:00 am. Formal proceedings will be held on the city side of the bridge, on the corner of Alice and Edward streets.
The Kangaroo Point Bridge boasts a sleek single-mast suspension-cable design that incorporate solar panels, cooling vegetation and shade cover. It also features dedicated cycle and pedestrian paths, as well as viewing platforms and rest nodes providing panoramic views of the river and city skyline. The bridge will also be home to two new unique dining options from Tassis Group, including above-water restaurant and bar Stilts and riverside cafe Mulga Bill’s. These venues are expected to open early in the new year – stay tuned for updates on these in the coming weeks.