Brisbane's Story Bridge could bring back tolls without restoration deal, council saysJBy Jessica BlackTopic:Infrastructure3h ago3 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 9:17pmIn a statement, Brisbane City Council said a toll or levy would only be considered as a "last resort". (ABC Radio Brisbane: Kenji Sato)abc.net.au/news/brisbane-story-bridge-sydney-harbour-toll/105284996Link copiedShareShare articleBrisbane's Story Bridge may go back to being a toll bridge if a funding deal can't be made to restore it, the city council says.An independent committee found the 85-year-old bridge would be unable to carry traffic within 20 years without a full restoration, at a cost which would be "beyond council".To fund that, the committee suggested a toll like the Sydney Harbour Bridge, joint council, state and federal government contributions, or an annual rates levy and corporate sponsorship.In a statement, Brisbane City Council said a toll or levy would only be considered as a "last resort"."The Story Bridge is an icon and I'm sure all Queenslanders and all Australians will support its full restoration so it can continue to operate for another 100 years," Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said."I'm confident the other levels of government will partner with us to restore the bridge and the footpaths."Water leaking through concreteThe committee also recommended the bridge's two footpaths be immediately restored, after a detailed structural assessment following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.The assessment found sections of the path were worse than identified in previous reports, with evidence that water was leaking through the concrete.Brisbane's Story Bridge under construction in 1938. (Supplied: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland)Story Bridge was a toll bridge from its opening in 1940, until 1947 when it was taken over by council.Story Bridge Restoration Committee chair Nigel Chamier said significant restoration was needed despite "regular maintenance and renewal work" by council."Restoring the Story Bridge will be challenging, particularly when it comes to securing funding and the necessary resources to ensure critical restoration works can be delivered in the coming years," he said.Posted 3h ago3 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 9:17pm, updated 1h ago1 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 11:01pmShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesSussan Ley is the new leader of the Liberal party, PM's new ministry being sworn inLIVEPhoto shows A close-up of Jim Chalmers in front of a black background. Sussan Ley becomes first woman to lead Liberal PartyBREAKINGPhoto shows A close up of Sussan Ley smiling. Albanese shifts Plibersek from environment in favour of 'can-do' WattMAnalysis by Michelle GrattanPhoto shows anthony albanese points towards reporters outside parliament house in canberraGirl in 24/7 care 'so far gone' she may die from sexual exploitationTopic:Child AbusePhoto shows A woman rushing in a hospital corridor.Why the Reserve Bank is wary of rocketing real estate pricesIAnalysis by Ian VerrenderPhoto shows A man walks past two terrace housesRelated storiesFacelift spanning 13 years for Brisbane's Story Bridge just got a lot more expensiveTopic:Local GovernmentPhoto shows The sun sets behind Brisbane's Story Bridge and Brisbane River in the CBD.Related topicsBrisbaneInfrastructureLocal GovernmentUrban Development and PlanningTop StoriesSussan Ley is the new leader of the Liberal party, PM's new ministry being sworn inTopic:Government and PoliticsPhoto shows A close-up of Jim Chalmers in front of a black background. Breaking: Sussan Ley becomes first woman to lead Liberal PartyTopic:ElectionsAlbanese shifts Plibersek from environment in favour of 'can-do' WattMAnalysis by Michelle GrattanGirl in 24/7 care 'so far gone' she may die from sexual exploitationTopic:Child AbuseWhy the Reserve Bank is wary of rocketing real estate pricesIAnalysis by Ian VerrenderJust InErin Patterson's murder trial enters third weekLIVE3m ago3 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 12:32amSussan Ley becomes first woman to lead Liberal PartyBREAKING4m ago4 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 12:31amKim Kardashian to testify against alleged 'grandpa robbers' who tied her up at gunpointTopic:Courts35m ago35 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 12:00amRussia responsible for downing flight MH17, UN aviation agency saysTopic:Air Incidents1h ago1 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 11:31pmMore Just InBack to top