City Waterfront Promenade and Pedestrian Bridge

Hansen Engineering Group managed and delivered the concept design, options development, and business case preparation for the City Waterfront Promenade and Active Transport Bridge in collaboration with Townsville City Council. This ambitious project integrates landscape architecture, bridge architecture, and civil and structural design to create a pedestrian-friendly link between Palmer Street and Flinders Street in the Townsville CBD.

The project scope included site investigations such as geotechnical testing and survey to ensure the proposed design met all engineering and environmental requirements. Key features of the design include DDA compliance, active transport infrastructure, drainage solutions, and landscape architecture treatments. Hansen Engineering Group worked closely with Laud Ink to develop footpath treatments, landscaping, and streetscaping elements to enhance the city’s urban aesthetic.

The second phase of the project was delivered on a tight, six-week accelerated schedule to meet project funding requirements for early 2025. This critical infrastructure project will improve pedestrian connectivity and contribute to place-making in the region, enhancing the Ross Creek waterfront.