Northrop was responsible for the detailed design and documentation for the new 39-metre long, single-span steel SHS truss pedestrian bridge and the associated reinforced concrete abutments and foundation piles. The bridge and boardwalk network provide a dedicated, safe connection across the North Maroochy River and greatly enhance active transport infrastructure in the region.

“Our team’s (Josiebel Cardona, Aaron Chesterfield and myself) collaborative efforts with DM Composites have resulted in a structure that not only meets the community’s needs but is also an elegant structure that stands as a testament to effective engineering and partnership,” says Richard Officer, Bridges Group Manager for Northrop.

The bridge structure was carefully fabricated off-site and transported across town before being positioned during an overnight operation. Construction is expected to be completed by mid-2025, weather and construction conditions permitting.

Eumundi Boardwalk Bridge