Kangaroo Point RiverWalk stage 2

As part of Lord Mayor Campbell Newman's record $100 million investment in bikeway infrastructure, Brisbane City Council is pleased to announce the completion of the Kangaroo Point RiverWalk stage two project. The project completed an important missing link in the RiverWalk network of paths.

Background
RiverWalk runs along both sides of the Brisbane River in central Brisbane.  It connects more than 20 kilometres of pathways, roads, bridges and riverside parks. Over the past few years, improvements to RiverWalk, including the construction of new pathways and recreation areas, have increased visitation to the riverfront and improved pedestrian and cyclist safety.

In 2007 stage one of the Kangaroo Point section of RiverWalk was constructed between the Thornton Street Ferry Terminal and Bright Street. Construction commenced on stage two in April 2009 and now continues this pathway, completing the link to the Holman Street Ferry Terminal and Captain Burke Park.

Project details
The Kangaroo Point RiverWalk stage two project was completed in September 2009.

The project involved:

  • providing a 3.5m-wide shared pedestrian/cycle pathway along Macdonald Street, between Bright and Wicklow Streets
  • permanently closing Annie Street between Wicklow Street and the car park adjacent to Brisbane Jazz Club for the continuation of the 3.5m path
  • creating a shared zone cul-de-sac at the northern end of Annie Street from the car park adjacent to Brisbane Jazz Club to Holman Street Ferry Terminal
  • creating a bicycle awareness zone on Macdonald Street, between Bright and Wicklow Streets
  • installing bollards and signage to ensure the safe use of the area by cyclists, pedestrians and vehicles.

Project benefits
The Kangaroo Point RiverWalk stage two project:

  • completes an important missing link in the RiverWalk network
  • improves pedestrian and cyclist access to Holman Street Ferry Terminal and Captain Burke Park
  • provides a safer passageway for cyclists and pedestrians, particularly those using wheelchairs, prams, etc
  • improves the amenity of the parkland fronting Macdonald and Annie Streets
  • reduces pedestrian damage on riparian vegetation and habitat along this section of RiverWalk.

Community consultation
Council undertook extensive community consultation to determine the final design of the project, including information sessions, direct mail, newsletters and public displays.

Consultation took place between August and September 2008 to gather community feedback on three proposed designs, from which the preferred design was developed. A second phase of consultation was conducted in January 2009 on the preferred design.  

Council continued to engage the community during the construction phase from April to September 2009, providing updates on works and responding to resident feedback and concerns.

Further information

To view the past project newsletter, click here.

 

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