A significant milestone has been achieved in the construction of one of Australia’s longest single-mast, steel cable-stayed bridges, the Kangaroo Point Bridge.
The final 100-tonne, 25-metre span was expertly lifted into place, marking the completion of all structural steel bridge elements and cable stressing on this technically complex and unique piece of infrastructure.
The project, being delivered by the BESIX Watpac-led Connect Brisbane Consortium for Brisbane City Council, has now reached across the Brisbane River, connecting Kangaroo Point and the CBD.
The recent lift involved sliding adjacent bridge sections to accommodate the new piece, a seamless process executed by the project team.
BESIX Watpac Chief Executive Officer, Mark Baker, highlighted the project’s contribution to nurturing the next generation of construction professionals.
“Creating opportunities for early career construction professionals is critical to ensuring the future of our industry,” Baker said.
“We’ve welcomed more than 56 apprentices and trainees at Kangaroo Point Bridge, as well as 12 graduates and interns, providing them with the opportunity to build their experience on a world-class project.”
Baker also emphasised the project’s ability to showcase the company’s expertise in delivering exceptional world-class public infrastructure.
“A project of this scale and complexity exemplifies our ability to deliver exceptional world-class public infrastructure. We’ve brought the best-in-class together, combining both local and international expertise, which has enabled the sharing of knowledge.”
BESIX Watpac General Manager for QLD, NT & NZ, Wade Cummins, underscored the planning and collaboration required to successfully deliver this project.
“Every aspect of the Kangaroo Point Bridge is complex. Our Queensland team has worked closely with our in-house engineering team, partners, and subcontractors from the earliest stages of the project to ensure we achieve the best quality outcome,” Cummins said.
“Installing the final span and completing all structural steel bridge elements is a huge milestone for the team, made possible through collaboration and an unwavering focus on building the best project.”
With the final span in place and structural steel elements complete, the Kangaroo Point Bridge project continues to progress towards its anticipated completion, further enhancing Brisbane’s iconic skyline and infrastructure.