Brisbane’s newly-opened Kangaroo Point bridge will be able to display 100 different colour combinations to light up the city’s skyline and celebrate community causes.
The bridge is the first landmark in almost a decade to be added to Brisbane City Council’s light up schedule. In the past 12 months almost 300 bookings have been made by non-for-profit organisations to light up city assets.
“The Kangaroo Point Bridge is more than just a bridge, it’s an incredible tourism asset for our city and it will now be shining bright for all to see,” said Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner.
“Whether you are using the bridge during the day or at night, the bridge will offer a spectacular view across our fantastic city.
“We look forward to seeing our newest bridge added to the list of assets around Brisbane that light up for a cause.”
From today, the Kangaroo Point Bridge is open for light up bookings, with applications able to be submitted for consideration up to 12 months in advance.
The popular program which now spans across eight assets has resulted in at least one location lit up every night since the program began more than 10 years.
The initiative was introduced in 2013 as a way to foster civic pride and to also provide a platform for local non-for-profit organisations to share their message on a city-wide scale.
The Kangaroo Point Bridge (pictured) has more than 300 lights on, above and below the 460 metre bridge deck.
Each day at sunset, lights will illuminate underneath the bridge pier, at the base of each mast and on the main 95 metre mast to create a spectacular display on Brisbane’s riverfront.
The best vantage points to view the Kangaroo Point Bridge light ups include:
- On the Kangaroo Point side of the river – Kangaroo Point cliffs and the riverside path near Riverlife.
- On the CBD side – the shared path in the City Botanic Gardens, the bridge’s CBD landing plaza, and the space next to the Riverside Café.
- On the bridge – there are five pause points on the bridge, including at the main mast area which will be lit.
The bridge’s first light booking is for the Christmas season and the bridge will glow red and green up until 28 December.
