Published Sunday, 31 August, 2008 at 05:00 AM
Premier
The Honourable Anna Bligh
FAMOUS NAMES FLOOD IN FOR BRIDGE
Famous explorers and political figures are featuring strongly as entries in the competition to name Brisbane’s newest bridge at Tank Street.
Premier Anna Bligh said the names of renowned people who had made an impact on Queensland’s history were proving popular with over 300 entries now recorded.
“Queensland’s first Governor, Sir George Ferguson Bowen and our first Premier, Robert Herbert, are two very worthy names in the running,” Ms Bligh said.
“We’ve also seen the ‘Clem Jones Walk’ entered, referring to Brisbane's longest-serving mayor who is credited with transforming our State capital into a vibrant, modern city.
“Explorers Sir Joseph Banks, who accompanied Captain Cook on his voyages, and John Oxley have been entered as fitting tribute names for the bridge.
“It’s interesting to see John Oxley submitted because the bridge site is actually at the point near where he landed in 1824.
“He subsequently recommended Moreton Bay as the place for a convict settlement.
“The colony ended up moving to a site at North Quay, which eventually became the city of Brisbane.”
Ms Bligh said the winning entrant would be announced in late 2008 and would be make their mark on the State’s history via a plaque on the bridge identifying them as the person who provided the winning name.
Ms Bligh, The Sunday Mail editor Liz Deegan and Queensland Government architect Philip Follent will judge the competition.
To enter, 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 Q 4001. Entries close on 30 September 2008.
Premier Anna Bligh said the names of renowned people who had made an impact on Queensland’s history were proving popular with over 300 entries now recorded.
“Queensland’s first Governor, Sir George Ferguson Bowen and our first Premier, Robert Herbert, are two very worthy names in the running,” Ms Bligh said.
“We’ve also seen the ‘Clem Jones Walk’ entered, referring to Brisbane's longest-serving mayor who is credited with transforming our State capital into a vibrant, modern city.
“Explorers Sir Joseph Banks, who accompanied Captain Cook on his voyages, and John Oxley have been entered as fitting tribute names for the bridge.
“It’s interesting to see John Oxley submitted because the bridge site is actually at the point near where he landed in 1824.
“He subsequently recommended Moreton Bay as the place for a convict settlement.
“The colony ended up moving to a site at North Quay, which eventually became the city of Brisbane.”
Ms Bligh said the winning entrant would be announced in late 2008 and would be make their mark on the State’s history via a plaque on the bridge identifying them as the person who provided the winning name.
Ms Bligh, The Sunday Mail editor Liz Deegan and Queensland Government architect Philip Follent will judge the competition.
To enter, 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 Q 4001. Entries close on 30 September 2008.