Kangaroo Point Bridge
| Kangaroo Point Bridge | |
|---|---|
 View across the river from Thornton Street to Brisbane CBD | |
| Carries | Pedestrians and cyclists |
| Crosses | Brisbane River |
| Locale | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Other name(s) | Alice Street Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Steel Suspension bridge |
| Total length | 395 metres (1,296 ft) |
| Width | 4.0 metres (13.1 ft) |
| Height | 50 metres (160 ft) |
| Clearance below | 11.4 metres (37 ft)-12.7 metres (42 ft) from high water level to the bridge deck |
| History | |
| Engineering design by | Richard Kirk Architects |
The Kangaroo Point Bridge is a proposed pedestrian and cyclist bridge across the Brisbane River in Brisbane, Australia. The bridge will connect the suburb of Kangaroo Point with the Brisbane CBD.[1]
The design concept for the bridge, by Richard Kirk Architects, is a double curved suspension bridge which will align the Alice Street - Edward Street intersection in the City with Thornton Street, Kangaroo Point adjacent to the Thornton Street ferry wharf.
Specifications
- Length: 395 metres (1,296 feet)
- Width: 4.0 metres (13.1 feet)
- Mast Height: 50 metres (160 feet)
- Height: Clearance for River Vessels 11.4 to 12.7 metres (37 to 42 feet) from high water level to the bridge deck (same height as Victoria and Captain Cook bridges)
History
The bridge construction was included in the Brisbane City Master Plan 2014 as a priority project. It is expected that the construction of the bridge will be completed within five years.[2] On 31 October 2016, council commenced geotechnical investigative works.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Kim Stephens (September 16, 2013). "New bridge for Brisbane?". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ↑ Kim Stephens (November 6, 2013). "Brisbane City Council to fund Kangaroo Point to CBD bridge". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ↑ "Alice Street Bridge bikeway investigation works". Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
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