Artist's impression. Subject to change.
A place of possibilities
From late 2024*, an architecturally designed pedestrian bridge will be constructed across Lake Kawana as part of Stockland’s ongoing infrastructure delivery investment within Birtinya and across the Sunshine Coast.
The new 130-metre bridge, valued at $27 million and funded by Stockland, will create a new over-water walking and riding experience for pedestrians and enhance the popular active transport route around Lake Kawana. The pedestrian bridge will provide a new east-west pedestrian link from Venue 114 at Sportsmans Parade to the future Birtinya town centre beside Kawana Way – which is currently being re-visioned – and other walkable waterfront.
The bridge is set to become a key feature and access point for the broader sports and recreational precinct, which will feature 2032 Olympic and Paralympic venues.
Construction of the new bridge is scheduled to commence later in 2024* and is expected to be opened to the public in 2026*.
Features of the new pedestrian bridge
Features of the new pedestrian bridge
Project locality
Birtinya Bridge Design
Birtinya Bridge Design
Image is artist’s impression. Subject to change.
Image is artist’s impression. Subject to change.
Want to know more about the Birtinya Eastbank Link Pedestrian Bridge?
Want to know more about the Birtinya Eastbank Link Pedestrian Bridge?
Works are set to commence later in 2024*. Stockland will provide regular progress updates, including commencement of construction. The pedestrian bridge is expected to be opened to the public in 2026*. To follow progress, you can check this webpage and follow our Stockland Sunshine Coast social pages to stay in the loop.
Yes, most of the walkway will not be impacted and remain open. A temporary diversion away from the work areas will be in place during construction. This will be clearly signed. The existing walkway will ‘tie in’ to link to the bridge and re-opened for public access when the works are completed.
The new pedestrian bridge across Lake Kawana will be 130-metres in length and will ‘tie-in' to walkways on either side to allow continuous pedestrian and public movement.
No, the new bridge will be for pedestrian and active travel use only. The bridge will be suitable for mobility devices.
Most of the lake will be accessible and open to recreational users during the delivery of the bridge. For safety reasons, the public will be separated from work areas, limiting north-south movement through this area. This section of the lake will be re-opened when the bridge is constructed. We understand this may create inconvenience for some users of Lake Kawana, and we appreciate your understanding.
The bridge is designed to provide clearance of up to 3-metres at its centre to ensure the lake can be safely used by water-based leisure craft.
You can check in on progress at this webpage and follow our Stockland Sunshine Coast social pages to stay in the loop.
Get the latest update by clicking the link below.
Stay in the loop
Stockland is committed to keeping the community informed as we deliver the new pedestrian bridge. You can check in on progress at this webpage or follow the Stockland Sunshine Coast social page.
The Birtinya Masterplan
Designed as ‘Australia’s healthiest city by the beach,’ the thriving 140-hectare project based around Lake Kawana and Birtinya is one of Australia’s most carefully planned new communities.
The site integrates many complementary uses, including residential, employment, health services, business, shopping, entertainment, and tourism. These uses also leverage other important community services such as education, sport, and recreation around and near Lake Kawana.
Birtinya has evolved over the past decade to become a significant regional destination for medical and health services, education, research, employment, and retail. The precinct is a key driver for the local economy and a major employment hub for the region.
Key features of the masterplan that have already been delivered:
Key features of the masterplan that have already been delivered:
Health and medical precinct
An early component of Stockland’s master-planned project was the delivery of civil works and infrastructure to facilitate the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and the broader health and medical precinct.
Birtinya residential lifestyle
For over a decade, Stockland has facilitated a diverse range of residential dwellings in partnership with builders and other development companies, which remains active today.
Destination retail
Stockland opened the Birtinya shopping centre in 2018 to meet local retail needs and service the broader, growing catchment. More retail is also planned for the Birtinya Town Centre, from Kawana Way.
Lake Kawana
The 72 hectare Lake Kawana is the centrepiece of the community. Meandering waterfront walkways, bikeways and boardwalks link residents and visitors to the surrounding amenities.
Infrastructure and services for a growing community
The Birtinya locality is also one of the largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken on the Sunshine Coast.
With an ongoing program of transport and community infrastructure, with a total expected Stockland investment of over $350 million including Lake Kawana, extensive network of walking trails, parks and open spaces, roads and bridges. This infrastructure investment is key to supporting the thriving residential communities and also enables extensive investment in non-residential facilities, including Sunshine Coast University Hospital and Sunshine Coast Private Hospital, retail, child care, aged care, offices, hotel and other services.
Birtinya updates
Birtinya updates
Southbank Park
In 2023, Stockland opened Southbank Park at Birtinya, featuring play equipment, shelter, and barbeque facilities. In addition to the Eastbank Bridge, Stockland is currently delivering a 70m overwater pedestrian bridge, connecting Southbank Park to a future town centre and waterfront footpaths, which is expected to open in 2025.
Lake Kawana Boulevard upgrade
Across late 2023 and into 2024, Stockland has been upgrading Lake Kawana Boulevard to two lanes each way from Nicklin Way to The Decks. This project is to help manage additional traffic and facilitate public transport patronage.
Southbank Park Pedestrian Bridge
The Southbank Park Pedestrian Bridge, currently under construction, will span approximately 70m in length and be 6m wide. This shared pedestrian and cycle bridge will connect Southbank Park to the future Town Centre. Anticipated to open in mid-2025*.
Future walkable waterfront extension
Plans are underway to complete the walkable waterfront along the Town Centre’s lake edge. This will close the full loop around Lake Kawana, and when combined with the new bridges, further enhance the active transport network.
Childcare Centre North Birtinya
Onsite construction for a new childcare centre is scheduled to begin in Winter 2024*. The centre, operated by Green Leave Early Learning, will accommodate 128 places and is set to open mid-2025*.
Stockland Birtinya shopping centre
The $87m Stockland Birtinya centre, opened in 2018, includes a naturally ventilated mall with Coles and Aldi as major anchor tenants, several mini-majors, specialist stores, and a food precinct featuring alfresco dining areas. The shopping centre achieved a 5 Star Green Star and exemplary energy efficiency. For more information, click the button below.
Future Birtinya Town Centre
The Birtinya master plan will be completed with the delivery of the Birtinya Town Centre, located on vacant land adjacent to Kawana Way.
Stockland has initiated exciting work to reimagine the Town Centre master plan, seeking to introduce current best practice/place-led urban design principles. These include increased provision of public open space, improvements in embedded sustainability elements, a potential new waterfront dining opportunity, diversity of residential and commercial offer to support a thriving town centre, and support future public transport investment.
The proposed changes are subject to an ongoing planning and approvals process. Stockland will provide updates about the future Birtinya town centre when more details are available.
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