Kurilpa Bridge opening
On Sunday 4 October 2009 the Premier Anna Bligh officially opened the new $63.3 million Kurilpa Bridge linking the cultural precinct with the Brisbane CBD.
Tens of thousands of people walked across the bridge on opening day. Read more about the official opening in the Premier's journal entry: Kurilpa Bridge - stunning!
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The Kurilpa Bridge plaque is unveiled by the Premier Anna Bligh, The Honourable Robert Schwarten MP, Minister for Public Works and Information and Communication Technology, and Grace Grace MP, Member for Brisbane Central.
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The Premier is joined by The Honourable Robert Schwarten MP and Grace Grace MP in a walk across the new Kurilpa Bridge.
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Pictured with the Premier Anna Bligh are The Honourable Robert Schwarten MP and Grace Grace MP.
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Tens of thousands of people took the chance to walk the Kurilpa Bridge on opening day.
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It features a network of steel masts seemingly held in suspension by a cross stitching of high wire tensioned cables.
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The bridge features two large viewing and relaxation platforms, two rest areas and a continuous all-weather canopy for the entire length of the bridge.
Last updated Tuesday, October 06, 2009
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