To keep our community safe, full closure of these footbridges will be needed with no pedestrian bridge access from Monday 10 February 2025 until about the end of June 2025. Pedestrian detours will be required around the work areas.

For cost savings and work efficiencies, the two Turtleway pedestrian bridges will be closed at the same time.  

Works will be scheduled consecutively for bridge removal and replacement at the various sites with community and worker safety a priority.  

Replacement of these footbridges will involve installation of new structures to provide improved community connectivity for years to come.  

Council looks forward to delivering these asset improvement works and appreciates the patience and understanding of the community while these necessary pedestrian bridge replacements are undertaken.  

Planned works forecast, weather permitting

From Mon 10 Feb: Overall works are expected to be completed by the end of June.

• From Mon 10 Feb:  Stirling Park, Boyne Island footbridge work starts
• Mon 3 Mar: Canoe Point, Tannum Sands footbridge work starts

Work at both footbridges will involve:

• Mobilisation to site
• Create new access to site
• Removal of existing bridge, abutments and footings
• Site survey existing bridge line
• Installation of screw piles with concrete caps
• Survey footings and abutments
• Installation of new abutments with footing inspection
• Concrete curing time
• Bridge installation
• Demobilisation from site

A specialised piling subcontractor will be on-site:

• Thursday 6 March to Friday 14 March: Stirling Park footbridge
• Monday 24 March to Tuesday 1 April: Canoe Point footbridge
  • The piling subcontractor will install the precast concrete bridge piles.
  • Extensive noise and vibration will be associated with the works.
  • Work will occur from 6.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday and between 6.30am-4.30pm on Saturdays.
  • There is a high probability that while the piling contractor is on-site that works will occur on a Sunday at each location.

What to expect

Please be mindful of construction works occurring:

• Noise and vibration from the work area is expected.
• Temporary fencing installed.
• Heavy machinery operating.
• Please follow directions and signage in the area.
• Pedestrian detour in place for the Stirling Park footbridge.
• Pedestrians are required to plan an alternative route to avoid the works area near the Canoe Point footbridge.

The Turtleway Bridges Replacement project is proudly funded by the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program - Phase 4. 

Project details