Addresses
Type of place
Bridge
Period
Interwar 1919-1939
Addresses
Type of place
Bridge
Period
Interwar 1919-1939
The footbridge is one of few surviving examples of its type in Queensland and demonstrates the early response of Queensland Government Railways towards passenger safety.
Lot plan
L550_SP117131
Geolocation
-27.517736 153.016963
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Information —
Interactive mapping
Lot plan
L550_SP117131
Geolocation
-27.517736 153.016963
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Information —
Interactive mapping
History
The footbridge, which is still in daily use, was built to a standard design that has not substantially changed for most of the 20th century.
According to A Heritage Management Survey conducted by Buchanan Architects, footbridges of this type have become rare in Queensland and are a familiar sight only on the Brisbane metropolitan lines and the Ipswich to Toowoomba Main Line. QR does not enter footbridges in the QR Heritage Asset Register unless they are part of a heritage complex. However, the survey strongly encourages the conservation of this footbridge.
Description
This is a standard double-span overhead footbridge that makes a strong visual contribution to the Yeronga Railway Station setting. The bridge is of timber frame construction on concrete pad footings with timber treads, deck and landings.
References
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Yeronga footbridge, A Heritage Management Report, Metropolitan South – Beenleigh Line, Buchanan Architects, Queensland Rail files
prepared by — Brisbane City Council (page revised March 2023)