New Project Photos: GRP Permanent Formwork on Breakfast Creek Green Bridge

By brianminihane | 5th May 2025 |

We’ve added a fresh gallery of photos showcasing GRP permanent formwork for bridge soffits used on the Breakfast Creek Green Bridge in Brisbane, officially opened in February 2024.

This project demonstrates the high-quality finish that is achievable with Permadec. Installed from above, Permadec’s GRP formwork helped reduce installation time and improved safety by removing the need for access beneath the structure.

✅ Why GRP Permanent Formwork?

Permadec’s GRP formwork system offers multiple benefits for bridge soffits:

  • Clean, consistent soffit finish with no need for additional coatings
  • Lightweight panels simplify handling and crane requirements
  • 120-year design life for long-term durability
  • Custom-manufactured to suit skewed geometries and service penetrations
  • Top-down Installation – improving safety and eliminating scaffolding

Furthermore, the system is ideal for projects that require speed, precision, and minimal disruption.

Aerial view of bridge using Permadec GRP permanent formwork
Aerial image of Breakfast Creek Green Bridge with Permadec panels.
Aerial view of bridge using Permadec GRP permanent formwork
Aerial image of Breakfast Creek Green Bridge with Permadec panels.
Aerial view of bridge using Permadec GRP permanent formwork
Aerial image of Breakfast Creek Green Bridge with Permadec panels.
Aerial view of bridge using Permadec GRP permanent formwork
Aerial image of Breakfast Creek Green Bridge with Permadec panels.
Aerial view of bridge using Permadec GRP permanent formwork
Aerial image of Breakfast Creek Green Bridge with Permadec panels.
Aerial view of bridge using Permadec GRP permanent formwork
Aerial image of Breakfast Creek Green Bridge with Permadec panels.
Aerial view of bridge using Permadec GRP permanent formwork
Aerial image of Breakfast Creek Green Bridge with Permadec panels.
Aerial view of bridge using Permadec GRP permanent formwork
Aerial image of Breakfast Creek Green Bridge with Permadec panels.
Underside detail of bridge showing GRP permanent formwork panels
High-finish bridge soffit created using lightweight GRP formwork.
Underside detail of bridge showing GRP permanent formwork panels
High-finish bridge soffit created using lightweight GRP formwork.
Underside detail of bridge showing GRP permanent formwork panels
High-finish bridge soffit created using lightweight GRP formwork.
Underside detail of bridge showing GRP permanent formwork panels
High-finish bridge soffit created using lightweight GRP formwork.
Underside detail of bridge showing GRP permanent formwork panels
High-finish bridge soffit created using lightweight GRP formwork.
Underside detail of bridge showing GRP permanent formwork panels
High-finish bridge soffit created using lightweight GRP formwork.

📸 View the Project

The photos captured detail images from both above and below the structure. These show the completed soffit condition as well as the bridge’s integration with surrounding infrastructure.

🔗 See the project on our website
🔗 Read more from Brisbane City Council

Whether you’re planning a new pedestrian bridge or upgrading an existing asset, Permadec’s GRP permanent formwork for bridge soffits offers a safe, efficient, and durable solution.

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