A long-awaited business case examining options for the Rickertt Road corridor and the Tingalpa Creek bridge duplication is moving forward, with funding arrangements and study scope still being finalised.
Planning Funding Confirmed
Funding of $500,000 has been allocated to develop a business case for the duplication of the Tingalpa Creek bridge. The funding was announced publicly before the election and later confirmed again after the election and included in the 2025–26 Budget.
The funds are assigned to the Department of Transport and Main Roads, with work underway between TMR and Redland City Council officers to determine how the project will be delivered.
What The Business Case Will Cover
The business case is expected to examine options to improve capacity along the Rickertt Road corridor, described as running from Thorneside to Green Camp Rd.
It is also expected to assess options including duplicating or replacing the bridge, as well as upgrading single-lane sections south and north of the bridge.
Who Is Expected To Deliver The Study
The expected outcome is for the $500,000 funding to be transferred so Redland City Council can lead and manage the business case. Negotiations are ongoing about what the business case will and will not include.
A funding deed is anticipated in coming weeks, with work on the business case expected to progress over the following 12 months.
Public Response To The Study Funding
Public comments shared online show mixed views about the $500,000 allocation for a business case, including criticism of further studies and calls for construction to begin sooner.
The comments also reference long-running concerns about congestion, flooding, and the pace of progress on the corridor.
Next Steps And Funding Reality
The business case is intended to clarify options, complexity and scale for improving the corridor. Any future works would require significant State and Federal funding.
Brisbane City Council has stated the project is being delivered by Redland City Council, and that Brisbane will be consulted on designs because the project lies on the border of its local government area.
Published 19-Dec-2025
