The Queensland government has released designs for a half-kilometre pedestrian and cycle bridge that will link the new underground Cross River Rail Boggo Road station with nearby transport connections and education and healthcare facilities.
Designed by Hassell, the cable stay bridge will be approximately 480 metres long, with the cable stay spire reaching around 45 metres high.
The main deck will be up to 6.25 metres wide and 20 metres above the ground. Key features will include lifts on the eastern and western sides, dedicated cycling and pedestrian paths, seating and rest stops, shade and planting at both ends and rail corridor security mesh.
The bridge will link Boggo Road station with Park Road train station, the South East Busway, the Boggo Road health, science and education precinct, the new Princess Alexandra Hospital precinct and a new high school at Dutton Park.
Cross River Rail Boggo Road station concept design by Hassell.
Queensland transport minister Mark Bailey said, “This bridge will be a unifier for the local community as it soars over the railway junction and will make active travel safer, quicker and easier for local workers, residents and students.
“It will provide faster and more convenient walking and cycling connections, forms an extension of the local cycle network and improved connectivity to the PA Hospital bus station and the new underground Boggo Road rail station.
“Crossing over both freight and passenger train lines, the bridge will be a feat of engineering and a standout signature element for an area that currently divides the community.”
The government is asking the community to suggest a nemae for the new bridge through the Cross River Rail website.
“The bridge could be named after somebody local, who has a track record of service and creating community connections, even someone linked to health, science and education or take a name that honours local First Nations culture,” said local MP Joe Kelly.
Construction on the bridge is scheduled for March and is expected to take around 18 months, depending on weather conditions.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
