Howard Smith Wharves cliff remediation project - Brisbane City
Brisbane City Council is pleased to share that the 2024 cliff remediation works at the Howard Smith Wharves cliffs are now complete.
Project summary
| Address | Howard Smith Wharves |
|---|---|
| Ward | Central Ward |
| Project outcomes | Future remediation and maintenance of the cliff face |
| Latest update | 2024 Cliff remediation works complete. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance to continue. |
About the cliffs
The cliffs are approximately 500 metres long and stand 30 metres tall behind the Howard Smith Wharves precinct, between New Farm and the Brisbane River.
Like any cliff face, these cliffs are continuously affected by human and natural elements, including weather and vegetation growth, and require remedial works to manage the risk of rockfall.
We proactively manage the Howard Smith Wharves cliff face through regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the stability of the cliff face and safety of the community.
Project details – 2024 cliff works
Construction started in late January 2024 and was complete in late July 2024.
Project details
We implemented an effective long-term remedial solution for the cliffs involving a range of specialised construction techniques to:
- remove vegetation and loose rocks from the cliff face
- secure the rock face with rock pins and coloured steel mesh
- install a protective spray-on concrete (shotcrete) layer on section of the cliff face.
This work has improved community safety by managing the risk of rockfall as the cliff continues to evolve naturally.
Council will continue to monitor and maintain the cliff face to ensure our open spaces are safe for the community into the future.
More information
For more information or to ask questions about the Howard Smith Wharves cliff maintenance project:
- phone the project team on 07 3178 5413 (during business hours)
- phone Council on 07 3403 8888 (after hours)
- email the project team.