February 2024
Construction
Construction activities in February will include:
- continued works in the CBD site compound including earthworks and concreting for the plaza area
- installation of large steel bridge deck modules
- bridge deck concrete pours from the CBD site compound to the marine construction area
- delivery via barge and installation of steel bridge deck spans in the Brisbane River
- commence construction of the above-water restaurant and bar
- temporary closure of the City Botanic Gardens Riverwalk from early February for approximately four months.
What to expect
- construction activities including excavation, steel fixing, welding, scaffolding and concreting works
- barge movements for materials and equipment deliveries
- noise and low levels of vibration associated with the use of equipment and machinery such as cranes, drill rigs, concrete pumps and trucks
- lighting associated with night works
- increase in vehicles and deliveries to the CBD site
- traffic control and signage to direct pedestrians, cyclists, scooter riders and motorists around work areas on the Riverwalk.
Construction map
The construction map shows the indicative construction sites and progress of the bridge structure.
Accessible version
Construction hours
Works will generally be undertaken from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday and 6.30am to 5pm on Saturdays.
Some out-of-hours works will be required due to lane closure requirements, ambient temperatures, tide levels and size of concrete pours.
Upcoming out-of-hours works will include:
- intermittent concrete pours from the CBD site from 3am, Monday to Saturday
- intermittent overnight concrete pours from the CBD site to the marine construction area between 6.30pm and 6.30am, Monday to Saturday
- some night deliveries to the CBD worksite which may be required between 6.30pm and 6.30am, Monday to Saturday to minimise impacts to road users.
Marine-based construction hours extended
Low-impact marine construction hours will continue until 4am, Monday to Saturday.
Intermittent low-impact bridge substructure works in the marine area will also continue, including the removal of marine temporary works from 5am to 11pm, Monday to Saturday, weather and conditions permitting.
Low-impact construction activities will include work on bridge piers, bridge decks and main mast in the river, including steel fixing, welding, transporting equipment and materials on barges and crane lifts.
Contact Connect Brisbane
For more information about these works, contact Connect Brisbane by:
- calling 1800 864 221 (during business hours), or
- emailing the project team.