Neville Bonner Bridge

About

The Neville Bonner Bridge is a pedestrian bridge spanning the Brisbane River in Brisbane, Australia, connecting the Queen's Wharf precinct in the Brisbane central business district to the South Bank Parklands in South Brisbane. The bridge opened to the public on 28 August 2024. It is named in honour of Neville Bonner, a Queensland politician and the first Indigenous member of the Parliament of Australia. The design concept for the bridge, by Grimshaw Architects, is an arch and single mast cable-stayed bridge with continuous shading supported by a mid-river pier. A large observation deck is located in the centre of the bridge. Up to 10,000 people are expected to use the bridge every day. Cyclists will not be permitted to use the bridge. The cost of the bridge's construction was estimated in 2019 to be around $100 million. This cost was paid by the Destination Brisbane Consortium, with ownership subsequently transferred to the Queensland Government upon its completion. Prior to the official opening in 2024, a preview event for approximately 500 pedestrians was held on 2 September 2023.

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