New Mount Crosby Vehicle Bridge opens to traffic

• New Mount Crosby Vehicle Bridge opens to traffic
• New bridge delivers greater flood resilience and connectivity for the community
• Construction has supported 30 jobs

Vision

The new Mount Crosby Vehicle Bridge is open, providing a more flood-resilient connection across the Brisbane River for local traffic.

Approximately three metres higher than the existing weir bridge, and with a combination steel and concrete guardrail design to better withstand flooding, the new bridge provides a more flood-resilient route and will deliver improved traffic flow over the Brisbane River in Mount Crosby.

All bridge deck units have been completed, including concrete slab and guardrail installation. The in-river worksite has been removed and environmental works to rehabilitate the riverbank are underway.

At 187-metres in length and nine metres wide, the new bridge accommodates two-way traffic and provides a more flood-resilient route over the Brisbane River in Mount Crosby.

The new dual-lane vehicle bridge project has supported 30 jobs throughout construction and has sourced some construction materials from local suppliers, including ready-mix concrete and quarry materials.

The new vehicle bridge is part of Seqwater’s East Bank Flood Resilience Program, which combined with upgrades to nearby water infrastructure including the East Bank Pump Station, is resulting in over $100 million being invested into bolstering flood resilience at the Mount Crosby precinct.

The East Bank Pump Station project will enhance the asset’s resilience to inundation associated with extreme flood events, bolstering reliable water supply to the Mount Crosby East Bank Water Treatment Plant in severe wet weather. 

Critical electrical infrastructure and flood resilience upgrades at the pump station will begin mid-year, as Pensar Construction Group has been awarded the contract for design and construction works. The upgrade is expected to be complete in early 2026, pending weather and site conditions. 

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Water, Glenn Butcher:

“It’s fantastic to see the new, more flood-resilient vehicle bridge at Mount Crosby open.

“This new bridge has supported 30 jobs and I’m delighted to see some local suppliers providing ready-mix concrete and quarry materials.

“This project will reduce flood risks and improve connectivity along the Brisbane River at Mount Crosby.

“When we are hit by natural disasters, like the existing weir bridge was in 2022, it’s important we build back better and that is exactly what we are doing with this new bridge.

“I’m proud to see our state-owned bulk water provider delivering a key community link like this new bridge. If the LNP had their way, it’s projects like this that would be first on their chopping block.”

Quotes attributable to Seqwater CEO, Neil Brennan:

“Seqwater is proud to deliver a new, more flood-resilient vehicle bridge over the Brisbane River at Mount Crosby, plus flood resilience upgrades to the East Bank Pump Station commencing soon.  

“These projects are key to Seqwater’s East Bank Flood Resilience Program, which focuses on mitigating flooding risk to essential infrastructure and renewing vital assets at Mount Crosby.”

Quotes attributable to BMD Constructions General Manager - QLD and NT, Rob Pickard:

“BMD is proud to have worked closely and collaboratively with Seqwater to deliver the new Mount Crosby Vehicle Bridge that will see improved flood resilience and connections for road users, and the local communities.

“Our strong 45-year history and connections in Southeast Queensland have enabled us to leverage local suppliers and support local jobs, to efficiently and safely deliver this important piece of infrastructure.

“The opening of the bridge is a testament to our capability and performance in the delivery of transport infrastructure, with the high-quality asset the result of collaborative contracting and innovative engineering.”

Quotes attributable to Mt Marrow Blue Metal Quarries Pty Ltd:

“Mt Marrow Blue Metal Quarries Pty Ltd (MMBMQ) were delighted to be chosen by BMD Constructions to be the preferred supplier of quarry products for the new Mount Crosby Vehicle Bridge project.

“Local to Ipswich, MMBMQ provided over 4,200 tonnes of product including rock, specialty products and drainage aggregates.

“We thank all at BMD for the opportunity to be involved in this significant and crucial project.”

More information:

Final footpath and landscaping works will continue until mid-April. The Mount Crosby Vehicle Bridge will be handed over to Brisbane City Council to manage and maintain.

For more information on the East Bank Flood Resilience Program visit the Seqwater website.

Works to repurpose the original 97-year-old weir bridge into a pedestrian path and cycleway will commence soon, with construction expected to be complete in 2025.

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