Story Bridge restoration - Kangaroo Point
Brisbane City Council is undertaking a restoration of Queensland's iconic Story Bridge.
Summary
| Address | Story Bridge, State Route 15, Northern end - New Farm (4005), Southern end - Kangaroo Point (4169) |
|---|---|
| Wards | Central and Gabba |
| Project outcomes | Prolong the life of the Story Bridge |
| Latest update | Current stage of works is completed |
Project update
The current stage of works is now finished. Council is seeking further funding to complete the additional works required to extend the life of this major transport and tourism icon for another 100 years.
End of current scope of works
Council has been undertaking restoration works between the Multicultural Centre and Captain Burke Park including abrasive blasting of all coatings, full new protective coating of steel and extensive concrete and steel repairs.
Council has now finished the current stage of works in this section. We would like to thank the community for their patience while this important work has been undertaken.
Council will continue its regular maintenance activities on the Story Bridge and hoarding and other equipment will remain in the vicinity of the bridge.
Current completion activities
- The airtight scaffolding encapsulation system, including the external white shrink wrap, air filtration system and scaffolding and other plant and equipment and on-site offices will be removed.
- Carparks including Council’s Wharf Street Carpark will reopen.
- The site compound fencing will remain in Captain Burke Park to minimise costs for future restoration works.
- The load limits on the 2 outside traffic lanes on the bridge will remain.
Project timing
- Most of these activities will be carried out in stages during the day, between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Some less impactful works may occur on Saturday between 7am and 4pm. Intermittent night works may be required from the overhead bridge road surface, between 8pm and 5am Sunday to Thursday. These activities will continue until late December 2024.
About the project
The heritage-listed Story Bridge is an important link in Brisbane's road network carrying approximately 100,000 vehicles per day across the Brisbane River.
As the Story Bridge is nearly 85 years old and is now considered an aging asset, it requires extensive capital works to restore and maintain the bridge for safe use by everyone who drives, rides, walks or climbs over it.
Council completed the initial restoration works in 2020-2024 to repair and strengthen the Story Bridge. These works maintained the structural integrity and aesthetics of this iconic bridge while ensuring that our local road network continued to be safe and accessible for everyone.
However, engineering assessments have determined the Story Bridge requires a more comprehensive restoration to extend the life of this major transport and tourism icon for another 100 years.
Council is seeking additional funding from the Australian Government to support the Story Bridge restoration program and extend the life of this vital Brisbane landmark.
To develop a roadmap to restore the Australian icon, Council has formed the Story Bridge Restoration Committee.
As the committee works through this project, any requestions for information or expressions of interest from the industry will be released via Council's tender portal.
More information
For more information about the Story Bridge restoration, you can:
- phone Council on 07 3403 8888
- email Council.