St Lucia to West End Bridge

Consultation outcomes

From November 2021 to February 2022, Council undertook community consultation on the concept design for the St Lucia to West End 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:

• general support for the concept design
• mixed overall feedback on the need for the project, particularly if the Toowong to West End Bridge is delivered
• mixed responses to the proposed bridge form, with some positive feedback that it is attractive / modern, and some concerns it impacts on local amenity
• interest in how bridge users will safely and easily connect with the broader active / public transport networks, and what upgrades may be required
• 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:

• St Lucia to West End Bridge – Concept Design Consultation Report - September 2022 (PDF - 3Mb)
• St Lucia to West End Bridge – Concept Design Consultation Report - September 2022 (Word - 6Mb)
• St Lucia to West End Bridge – Concept Design Consultation Summary - September 2022 (PDF - 9.5Mb)
• St Lucia to West End Bridge – Concept Design Consultation Summary - September 2022 (Word - 299kb)

About the concept design

The concept design for the St Lucia to West End Bridge is based on the preferred alignment from the riverfront of Guyatt Park, St Lucia to Orleigh Park (near Morry Street), West End.

The design aims to provide an elegant structure that responds to the suburban setting and seamlessly integrates into the surrounding park and residential setting on both sides of the river.

Key features include:

• a ground anchored long-span suspension bridge with four gently inclined masts, with a total length of about 310m
• dedicated pathways for walkers and riders, with a minimum width of 6m and accessible grades
• a bridge clearance height of 11.4m, with provision for a 70m wide navigation channel
• ensures CityCats can continue to operate safely at the West End and Guyatt Park ferry terminals
• rest points with seating and viewing opportunities at each end of the bridge
• shade across the full width of the main bridge span.

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

Location

Accessible version

Download the St Lucia to West End location map (Word - 830kb).

St Lucia landing

The St Lucia landing is located on the central riverfront section of Guyatt Park, north of the Guyatt Park ferry terminal. This landing will provide:

1. Access to and from the bridge via a ramp incorporated into the park.
2. Improved riverside park space with opportunity for shade, seating and new elevated viewing areas.
3. Walking and riding access through Guyatt Park to surrounding destinations including The University of Queensland.

Download the accessible version of the St Lucia landing map:

• St Lucia to West End Bridge - St Lucia landing map (Word - 998kb).

West End landing

The West End landing is located in Orleigh Park near Morry Street, north of the West End ferry terminal and CityGlider bus stops. This landing will provide:

1. Access to and from the bridge via an over-water circular ramp that minimises impacts on Orleigh Park.
2. Access to high-frequency bus services.
3. New and upgraded seating, lighting and signage.
4. Access to walking and riding routes within Orleigh Park and Orleigh Street.
5. Ongoing connections to Montague Road and Riverside Drive walking and riding pathways.

Download the accessible version of the West End landing map:

• St Lucia to West End Bridge - West End landing map (Word - 946kb).

Preliminary business case

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

The preliminary business case indicates this bridge would provide a value for money investment for Brisbane ratepayers, delivering improved accessibility and active 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 active 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 and sustainable city and healthy lifestyle.

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

• St Lucia to West End Bridge Preliminary Business Case Key Findings (PDF - 3.1Mb)
• St Lucia to West End Bridge Preliminary Business Case Key Findings (Word - 371kb).

Project benefits