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The Premier of Queensland, the Hon Anna Bligh is leading the nation in
investing in active and sustainable transport with the opening
yesterday of the $36 million walking and cycling path over the Sir Leo
Hielscher Bridge (previously know as the Gateway Bridge).
The Minister for Transport, the Hon Rachel Nolan MP, who recently won
the Cycling Promotion Fund’s Bicycling Achievement Awards for
Contribution to Promotion Cycling by a Politician, and Main Roads
Minister the Hon Craig Wallace MP both spoke and jointly opened the
bridge with the Premier.
The path provides a key link for cyclists and pedestrians and is the first cycle and pedestrian path linking Brisbane’s north and south across to the east of the city. It will save time and congestion by avoiding a long detour for residents on the south side of the Brisbane River into the CBD and east city areas.
 Image 1: Hon Rachel Nolan MP, Minister for Transport, Stephen Hodge, Cycling Promotion Fund, Premier of Queensland, the Hon Anna Bligh & local riders celebrate the opening of Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge - see below for additional images.
The launch was strongly supported by members of Bicycle Queensland and other bicycle user groups from the area and there was a strong media presence to report on the event. The Cycling Promotion Fund’s Government Relations Manager Stephen Hodge assisted Premier Anna Bligh by acting as Master of Ceremonies for the opening.
Sir Leo Hielscher and wife Lady Mary were in attendance with three generations of family members to witness the opening by the Premier. In comments to Stephen Hodge he strongly supported the investment to get Queenslanders out and about more on two wheels and two feet.
Sir Leo was the longest serving public servant when he retired as Chairman of the Queensland Treasury Corporation in June this year.
The project is part of the States major bicycle infrastructure program and is part of the commitment by the Bligh Government and Minister for Transport to make Queensland a more sustainable, healthy and liveable community.
The investment in bicycle infrastructure and programs recognised in this year’s Cycling Promotion Fund’s Bicycling Achievement Awards is the largest ever by any level of government in Australia and sets new standards for the commitment to making Australia more bicycle friendly.
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Image 2: The cycling and walking path over the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge is a major piece of infrastructure.
Image 3: Stephen Hodge assists Premier Anna Bligh with the Opening.
Image 4: Left to right: Anna Bligh, Sir Leo Hielscher and Minister for Transport Rachel Nolan unveil the plaque. |
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