Published Sunday, 20 July, 2008 at 04:00 AM
JOINT STATEMENT
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology
The Honourable Robert Schwarten
Premier
The Honourable Anna Bligh
QUEENSLANDERS CHALLENGED TO NAME NEW BRIDGE
Premier Anna Bligh and The Sunday Mail have announced a state-wide competition for the public to name the latest iconic bridge over the Brisbane River.
Premier Anna Bligh, Sunday Mail editor Liz Deegan and the new Queensland Government Chief architect will judge the competition to name the bridge at Tank St shortly after entries close on September 30, 2008.
“Today I’m calling on Queenslanders to make their mark on our State’s history by coming up with a unique name for the newest footbridge across the Brisbane River,” Ms Bligh said.
“This is our capital city. It belongs to all Queenslanders and all Queenslanders should have a stake in the shape of it.
“Thousands of Queenslanders from around the state visit Brisbane for work, to visit relatives or just to attend events and they can all feel a connection to this bridge.
“I encourage entrants to let their imaginations go wild. The bridge at Tank Street has an exciting design and the naming possibilities are endless.
“The winner will have the honour of having their name associated with a spectacular bridge that will rival the best in the world.”
The new Tank Street Bridge will link Brisbane city to the new Millennium Arts Precinct at the Queensland Cultural Centre, completing a pedestrian and cycle loop between the city and South Bank via the Goodwill Bridge.
Work on the $63.3 million Tank Street pedestrian and cycle bridge started to take shape this week with two large concrete beams, each 25 metres long and weighing 55 tonnes lifted over North Quay on Friday morning.
“Brisbane’s bridges and our beautiful river are becoming world renowned and the person who names this bridge will contribute to a great gift to this city,” said Ms Bligh.
“This bridge will be another example of a world-class outcome delivered by Queensland specialists in the construction industry.
“But it will also be a place that Queenslanders will love and it will offer memories that tourists from all over the world will take home with them.”
The multiple-mast, cable-stay design for the new Tank Street Bridge will showcase an array of cables and flying struts, which are designed to recall the ropes and spars of sailing ships and boats.
Other features of the bridge will be viewing and relaxation platforms, two rest areas and a continuous all-weather canopy for the entire length of the bridge.
Construction is on schedule for completion late next year – in time for Queensland 150th birthday celebrations.
To enter the Tank Street Bridge naming competition, visit: www.publicworks.qld.gov.au and click on the competition icon, or mail suggestions to: Tank St Bridge Naming Competition, Department of Public Works, GPO Box 2906, Brisbane Qld 4001. Entries close on 30 September 2008 (closing date to be confirmed).
Media contacts: Premier’s office – 07 3225 4500
Minister Schwartens Office – 07 32371184
Premier Anna Bligh, Sunday Mail editor Liz Deegan and the new Queensland Government Chief architect will judge the competition to name the bridge at Tank St shortly after entries close on September 30, 2008.
“Today I’m calling on Queenslanders to make their mark on our State’s history by coming up with a unique name for the newest footbridge across the Brisbane River,” Ms Bligh said.
“This is our capital city. It belongs to all Queenslanders and all Queenslanders should have a stake in the shape of it.
“Thousands of Queenslanders from around the state visit Brisbane for work, to visit relatives or just to attend events and they can all feel a connection to this bridge.
“I encourage entrants to let their imaginations go wild. The bridge at Tank Street has an exciting design and the naming possibilities are endless.
“The winner will have the honour of having their name associated with a spectacular bridge that will rival the best in the world.”
The new Tank Street Bridge will link Brisbane city to the new Millennium Arts Precinct at the Queensland Cultural Centre, completing a pedestrian and cycle loop between the city and South Bank via the Goodwill Bridge.
Work on the $63.3 million Tank Street pedestrian and cycle bridge started to take shape this week with two large concrete beams, each 25 metres long and weighing 55 tonnes lifted over North Quay on Friday morning.
“Brisbane’s bridges and our beautiful river are becoming world renowned and the person who names this bridge will contribute to a great gift to this city,” said Ms Bligh.
“This bridge will be another example of a world-class outcome delivered by Queensland specialists in the construction industry.
“But it will also be a place that Queenslanders will love and it will offer memories that tourists from all over the world will take home with them.”
The multiple-mast, cable-stay design for the new Tank Street Bridge will showcase an array of cables and flying struts, which are designed to recall the ropes and spars of sailing ships and boats.
Other features of the bridge will be viewing and relaxation platforms, two rest areas and a continuous all-weather canopy for the entire length of the bridge.
Construction is on schedule for completion late next year – in time for Queensland 150th birthday celebrations.
To enter the Tank Street Bridge naming competition, visit: www.publicworks.qld.gov.au and click on the competition icon, or mail suggestions to: Tank St Bridge Naming Competition, Department of Public Works, GPO Box 2906, Brisbane Qld 4001. Entries close on 30 September 2008 (closing date to be confirmed).
Media contacts: Premier’s office – 07 3225 4500
Minister Schwartens Office – 07 32371184