The bridge features three lanes, a pedestrian path, a bikeway and fishing platforms.
Premier Anna Bligh says the duplicated bridge has been built to last 100 years and withstand a one-in-2,000 year
storm.
"The opening of the Ted Smout Bridge is the latest in the roll-out of new infrastructure for a growing state right
across Queensland," she said.
"This bridge connects the communities of Shorncliffe and Sandgate with the Redcliffe peninsula.
"It is a very important link in south-east Queensland as we see more people making this part of Queensland their
home."
Main Roads Minister Craig Wallace says the bridge cost $315 million.
"This bridge is the longest bridge in Australia and the bridge has been delivered on time and on budget and I think
it will be welcomed by everyone living on that Redcliffe peninsula," he said.
Mr Wallace says apart from three lanes, the bridge also has a fishing platform.
"Just some of the statistics - 120,000 tonnes of concrete, 10,000 tonnes of steel to build it [but] I am really
excited about the purpose-built fishing platform," he said.
"I think locals will really enjoy that the platform was built above the fishing channel so people can hopefully
catch a couple of fish and we have a purpose-built pelican perch, in recognition of the iconic bayside residents,
the pelicans."
(转自ABC (Northern Tasmania, Australia))