Plans for a new Bribie Island Bridge have reached a milestone, with the state government unveiling its preferred design and opening it for community feedback.
The four-lane design is expected to double capacity, and improve safety and connectivity for decades to come.
The plans also include preserving the existing bridge for cyclists and pedestrians.
Community feedback on the design is open until Friday, November 27, with information sessions to be held during the next couple of weeks.
Geotechnical investigations were scheduled to start in mid-October, to support design work and approvals. The investigations were expected to provide critical information about ground and seabed conditions to help inform environmental assessments.
Premier David Crisafulli said the government had embarked on a key election commitment.
“We’re delivering a new Bribie Island Bridge, just as we promised,” he said.
“We are doubling the traffic capacity with a new bridge, and preserving the old bridge for pedestrians and cyclists.
“We’ve listened to fears about the ageing two-lane bridge.”
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Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said population growth, tourism and traffic volumes have surged since the existing Bribie Island Bridge was built six decades ago.
“As detailed design progresses, the new Bribie Island Bridge is another project where we will need Canberra to come to the table and get on with environmental approvals,” he added.
Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan was delighted to see plans progress.
“The milestone on Bribie Island Bridge reflects our commitment to delivering real infrastructure that supports growing communities,” she said.
