City of Moreton Bay welcomes a Bribie Island Bridge commitment
Published 19 October 2026
Mayor Peter Flannery welcomed the spotlight on City of Moreton Bay today with the Queensland Government hosting community cabinet in the City.
Thanking the Government for their investment in local infrastructure and essential services, Mayor Flannery took the opportunity to reiterate Council’s commitment to working collaboratively with the State.
“From the new Bribie Island Bridge to health, housing, police, community and sporting facilities - these investments matter to our communities and I thank the State Government for their support.
“Council would also thank the State Government for last week delivering the copper theft reforms we have long advocated for, helping to protect critical infrastructure for community safety, enabling our local sporting clubs and saving our ratepayers money.
“I am particularly delighted that yesterday’s announcement of the revised plans for the new Bribie Island Bridge, have realised one of City of Moreton Bay’s key election asks, and we look forward to working closely with the State to make this a reality.
“It is pleasing to see Council’s own planning and design solution for the Bribie Island Bridge has been accepted as a feasible way forward. The refitting of the existing bridge as a modified green bridge with a focus on active transport, as well doubling traffic capacity to four lanes has been improves safety as well as reliability for residents and the many tourists that flock to Bribie Island,” Mayor Flannery said.
Councillor Brooke Savige (DIV1) said with many of Bribie’s residents commuting to work and other services across the Bribie Bridge, a simple car breakdown or accident often causes hours of delay.
“Not only is this a major inconvenience but it’s a serious safety issue.
“Bribie Island is also City of Moreton Bay’s most popular destination for tourists, welcoming over 820,000 visitors a year, so this new bridge is vital,” Cr Savige said.
Mayor Flannery committed that Council would continue to advocate long and hard for our residents.
“As Australia’s third largest local Government area, with a rapidly growing population, we must plan now for the City’s future,” Mayor Flannery said
“We need to work collaboratively to fund the enormous growth challenge that City of Moreton Bay faces while at the same time maintain the liveability and opportunities that make us so unique.
“I would like to once again thank the State for hosting Community Cabinet in our great city.
“We’ll continue to work with all levels of government to ensure our communities here in Moreton Bay have the infrastructure, opportunities, and homes for thriving, vibrant lifestyle now and into the future.”