Teresa Gambaro (Brisbane, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I am very pleased to report that work is underway on the Brisbane Riverwalk, which was devastated and washed away in the January 2011 floods. The Riverwalk was an iconic and much loved feature of the Brisbane electorate, connecting the Brisbane suburb of New Farm with the Howard Smith Wharves and the CBD. Earlier in February this year, the first of 30 deck girders were laid for the new Riverwalk. Once they are completed they will feature an 850-metre-long walkway, which has been designed to withstand greater flood events than those experienced in 2011. Unlike its floating predecessor, the new Riverwalk will have an open span, which will allow for the passage of vessels to and from the moorings. It will be a great place for people to view the river, and to rest. Having grown up in New Farm all my life I understand how much the people of New Farm really enjoyed that walkway, and walking to and from the city. It was an enjoyable pathway for the— (Time expired)

Mrs Bronwyn Bishop (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Order! In accordance with standing order 43, the time for members' statements has concluded.