Goodwill Bridge

The Goodwill Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist bridge that connects the South Bank Parklands in South Brisbane and Gardens Point in the Brisbane CBD.

It was opened in 2001 and is shared between pedestrians, cyclists, and inline skaters.

The bridge consists of two main components: the pavilion and the arch. The pavilion supports one end of the arch and is located in the center of the Brisbane River. The arch itself is 102 meters long, 10 meters wide, and 15 meters tall, weighing 360 long tons. Rest points for pedestrians and cyclists are provided by four platforms and the pavilion-viewing platform.

The bridge was constructed downstream at Hemmant before being floated upstream on barges. It was then lifted into its final position under the Captain Cook Bridge. Local suppliers provided all the components for the bridge, except for the cables. The bridge's cost and budget blowout caused controversy, with $20.3 million in government funds being spent. It was eventually opened by Queensland Premier Peter Beattie after Queen Elizabeth II's visit was postponed due to the 9/11 attacks.

The Goodwill Bridge is an important access point, with over 40,000 people using it each week. It connects South Bank and the CBD, making it crucial for those accessing the Queensland University of Technology campus, as the closest train station is in South Bank. The bridge is also popular among fitness enthusiasts, who use it for strength training and movement exercises. It offers seating bays for contemplation and relaxation, and a coffee cart operated on the bridge from 2013 to 2022.

The architectural design of the Goodwill Bridge is asymmetrical and has received mixed reviews. Some see it as a work of art,