Maintenance access for Kangaroo Point Bridge

Maintenance Access Systems Installed For Kangaroo Point Bridge

Safetylyne has proudly provided custom access solutions, including staticline systems and roof safety systems for maintenance access on the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge.

We have created a practical access solution designed with permanent static lines running up the side of ladders inside each pylon, reaching approximately 130 metres.

We have designed a static line system, extended across the bridge's roof structure, ensuring safe and efficient maintenance operations.

The Kangaroo Point Bridge is an iconic pedestrian connection, providing functional and active foot traffic transport across the Brisbane River. Spanning on 460 meters, this cable-stayed pedestrian bridge connects the City Botanic Gardens to the eastern suburbs, integrating seamlessly with Brisbane's urban layout.

Innovative Design and Features of The Green Bridge

The structure of this bridge features a single-mast cable-stay design, ensuring minimal visual impact while providing a strong structural support.

Its bridge deck features viewing platforms with stunning views of the Brisbane River and Kangaroo Point Cliffs. The integration of solar panels highlights the bridge's commitment to sustainability.

Safetylyne's Role In Maintenance Access Design

Safetylyne played a crucial role in the design and safe maintenance access of the Kangaroo Point Bridge construction. We have designed, fabricated and included safe access systems, including:

• Staticline Systems with custom engineering to suit structure expansion and contraction, and project-specific constraints
• Internal Access Ladder Systems
• Davit Arms for abseil external maintenance access

• We also provided training sessions for the construction and maintenance teams at different stages of the project, ensuring smooth commissioning and handover of the project.

Enhancing Urban Connectivity

Located near Scott Street and extending to the City Botanic Gardens, the bridge not only connects key locations but also promotes active transport by providing a safe and scenic path for pedestrians and cyclists. This project showcases innovative infrastructure engineering solutions and thoughtful urban planning, and significantly contributes to Brisbane's infrastructure.

Benefits of this Infrastructure Project For The City

The Kangaroo Point Bridge supports the local community by improving access and connectivity, encouraging a healthier lifestyle through active transport options, and offering an aesthetically pleasing element to Brisbane's skyline.

Safetylyne’s Contribution to the Kangaroo Point Bridge Project

The Kangaroo Point Green Bridge is a major Brisbane infrastructure project designed to improve city connectivity and support sustainable transport.

Safetylyne joined the project in 2022, contributing to the design and installation of height safety systems for structural maintenance access.

A key safety feature milestone was the installation of ladder cable lines while the mast sections were still positioned horizontally. These works were completed at the Port of Brisbane before the sections were transported by barge to the site and lifted and installed into place. This installation process helped to reduce site construction downtime.

Scope of Project

Safetylyne works focused on the installation of critical safety and access systems. These installations began with the ladder cable lines on the mast sections while they were still in a horizontal orientation. The mast sections, after being completed at the Port of Brisbane, were carefully transported by barge to the Kangaroo Point site and craned into position.

Safetylyne’s ladder cable system and canopy horizontal lifeline play a key role in protecting maintenance teams working on the bridge.

These systems provide secure access for inspections and servicing while supporting Brisbane City Council’s long-term maintenance goals, helping keep the structure in top condition.

Long-Term Safety Benefits

Safetylyne’s access systems enable maintenance teams to manage bridge upkeep safely and efficiently. This allows the City Council to preserve the bridge as a long-term city asset, maintaining both its functionality and extending its lifespan.

Supporting Brisbane's Growth and Development

Safetylyne’s ladder cable system and canopy horizontal lifeline play a vital role in protecting maintenance teams working on the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge. These systems provide safe and efficient access for inspections and servicing and support Brisbane City Council’s long-term maintenance goals and asset performance.

Safetylyne has also recently completed maintenance access solutions for the Brisbane Ferry Terminals Maintenance Access Project - another key project enhancing the city’s public infrastructure and ongoing safety management.

Complexity and Unique Contributions

The Kangaroo Point Bridge project showcases Safetylyne’s capability to deliver custom access solutions for complex engineering challenges.

The project needed custom-engineered designs that allowed safe access through the narrow mast sections and across the canopy roofs for ongoing maintenance, and solar panel cleaning.

These systems support the bridge’s long-term performance and show Safetylyne’s capability in delivering engineered access solutions for complex infrastructure.

About the Kangaroo Point Bridge Project

The Kangaroo Point Bridge is a landmark addition to Brisbane, linking the city centre and Kangaroo Point peninsulas. This world-class structure celebrates Brisbane’s river city identity and ensures convenience, safety, and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.

Key Features of the Bridge Design:

• Innovative Structure: A 460m single-mast cable-stay design, enhancing the city skyline with minimal visual impact.
• Accessible Pathways: Dedicated 6.8m-wide pedestrian and cycle paths with a gentle 1:20 grade for easy access.
• Improved Connectivity: Strategically positioned landing points activate communities on both sides of the river.
• Sustainability in Action: Solar panels, cooling vegetation, and rain gardens integrate seamlessly into the bridge design.
• Iconic Experiences: Viewing platforms and unique dining options, including an above-water restaurant and riverside café, transform the bridge into a destination.

This engineering marvel not only connects Brisbane physically but also elevates its global reputation for innovative urban design.

Sustainable by Design

The Kangaroo Point Bridge project sets a benchmark for sustainable infrastructure in the city, integrating green solutions to protect the environment and enhance community well-being.

• Solar-powered lighting from integrated shade covers.
• Rain gardens to manage stormwater runoff at C.T. White Park.
• Extensive native landscaping to blend the structure with its surroundings.

This approach ensures the bridge delivers lasting environmental and social benefits while adhering to Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) standards.

A Vision in the Making - Project History

Plans for a bridge connecting Kangaroo Point to Brisbane’s city centre surprisingly date back to the 1860s.

In 2014, the Brisbane City Council decided to return to these ambitions and to finalise the alignment, landings, and design options.

By 2019, a business case confirmed the project's value, selecting an alignment from Alice Street and Edward Street in the CBD to Scott Street in Kangaroo Point.

This route offered:

• Safe and accessible pedestrian path connections.
• Gentle gradients for ease of use.
• Seamless integration with existing pathways.
• Optimised aesthetics for a striking cityscape.

Today, this bridge is more than a crossing - it’s a symbol of Brisbane’s forward-thinking approach to urban development.

Designing for a New Era

Cox Architecture, Rizzani Di Eccher, Besix Watpac, and Safetylyne have crafted a bridge that exemplifies sustainability and innovation.

More than a functional crossing, the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge delivers an experience that redefines public infrastructure in Brisbane.

With Safetylyne’s experience in height safety and access design, the project includes custom height safety systems that keep maintenance safe and the structure strong without affecting the bridge’s design and architectural aesthetics.

To see how Safetylyne supports large-scale urban projects like the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge, explore our engineered access solutions for infrastructure, industrial, and commercial projects.

The Kangaroo Point Bridge, initially budgeted at $190 million, has experienced significant cost increases, with current estimates reaching $299 million. This escalation is attributed to global supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising material costs impacting major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The bridge is expected to alleviate road congestion by removing approximately 85,000 cars annually and is projected to serve over 6,000 users daily by 2036.

We welcome editors, PR, press, and media inquiries about the Kangaroo Point Bridge project. If you're interested in learning more or have questions, please get in touch with us - we’d be happy to collaborate!

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