The Bicentennial Bikeway Stage 4 project for the Brisbane City Council involves the final stage of the upgrade of the existing bikeway from Brisbane City, and along Coronation Drive to Toowong.
Acknowledged as the most technical and complex of all the stages to date, this project contains the construction of piling works, suspended concrete walkways and lookout decks, fibre-composite ramps, lookout structures and a curved architectural elevated structure made of fibre-composite materials which resembles the shape of a yacht.
The project has many challenges including the requirement to construct the works while maintaining a 2.8m wide passage for bikes through the works for the duration of the project.
Coupled with this is the additional requirement to restrict access for pedestrians to the bike path which involves a 7 day week, 15hr a day provision of personnel to manage this separation.
The project includes difficulties with the existence of landmark flora, namely the Moreton Bay Fig located in front of the Regatta and various state controlled marine plants such as mangroves and marine couch which require continual protection throughout the works.
The installation of the bridge was successfully achieved during the prescribed 48hr window much to the satisfaction of the Client. The contract was also completed without safety or environmental incident despite significant risks being posed by the nature of the works.
Bicentennial Bikeway Upgrade – Stage 4
Toowong, Qld
Brisbane City Council
July 2015
52 Weeks
$10.7 million