Brisbane's new Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has wasted no time outlining his vision for the city, announcing a plan for five new green bridges to be built at a cost of $550 million.

Cr Schrinner, who will become Brisbane’s 17th Lord Mayor when he is officially appointed at a special Council meeting next Monday, 8 April, said his Lord Mayoralty would be driven by a focus on building the critical infrastructure our city needs and protecting our unique lifestyle and green space.

“Brisbane is the best city in Australia to live and work, and we have a responsibility to keep building on the great work that’s taken place under Graham Quirk’s leadership,” he said.

“That’s why I am announcing a plan for five new green bridges to help reduce traffic congestion and dramatically improve Brisbane’s cross-river connectivity.

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Source: Brisbane City Council 

“This will be a major program costing at least $550 million aimed at tackling traffic congestion, improving public and active transport and creating a healthier, more active city.

The new bridges include the already announced Kangaroo Point to CBD river crossing, as well as Toowong to West End, St Lucia to West End, Breakfast Creek and Bellbowrie.

Cr Schrinner said Brisbane City Council would contribute at least two-thirds of the cost of these bridges, while also seeking contributions from the State and Federal Governments

“I’m also going to be a Lord Mayor who champions extra parks for Brisbane, and works to increase our green space," he said.

"I plan to spearhead the biggest investment in parks and green space our city has ever seen.

“To me, this ‘clean, green agenda’ is a natural extension of the work I have done over the last three years leading the Brisbane Metro project and rolling out new bike paths and cycling infrastructure across the city.

“Making it even easier for people to get around our city by public transport, cycling or on foot, is going to be a key theme of my time as Lord Mayor.”

Details of the five new green bridges:

1.      Kangaroo Point Green Bridge - Pedestrian/cycle bridge. Council is currently undertaking a business case.

2.      Toowong to West End Green Bridge – Potential pedestrian/cycle/public transport bridge.

3.      St Lucia to West End Green Bridge – Potential pedestrian/cycle/public transport bridge

4.      Breakfast Creek Green Bridge – Pedestrian/cycle bridge connecting Kingsford Smith Drive Riverwalk into the existing Riverwalk network.

5.      Bellbowrie Green Bridge – potential pedestrian/cycle/public transport bridge,with emergency access.

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