Story Bridge restoration - Kangaroo Point

Brisbane City Council is undertaking a restoration of Queensland's iconic Story Bridge.

Summary

Project update

The current stage of works is now finished.

­­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.

Over the years, the bridge has received continuous maintenance, including ad-hoc spot painting and periodical wash downs, however this is the first comprehensive, whole-of-structure inspection and restoration in the bridge’s history.

The Story Bridge restoration works included:

• installation of a scaffolding encapsulation system
• recoating of steel members (blasting and painting)
• concrete repair and strengthening works.

More information

For more information about the Story Bridge restoration, you can:

• phone the project team on 1800 565 930
• phone Council on 07 3403 8888
• email the project team
• write to:
  Story Bridge Restoration
  City Standards
  Brisbane City Council
  GPO Box 1434
  Brisbane Qld 4001.