2025
The Queensland Bridge Competition is back for 2025!
We are pleased to provide a number of different locations around Queensland, so teams can come together and test their designs on our testing rig. Can anyone beat the record of 86.6 kg (2022)?
The main testing day will be in Brisbane City (QUT Gardens Point) and the testing will be live-streamed where possible and recorded where it can’t. We also provide alternative testing options – teams can courier their bridge to us and we’ll record the test for you. You can then watch the recording at any time.
Live Testing Sites – schools are welcome to register and bring their students to any of these locations.
- Tuesday 3rd June 2025 – The Lakes College, North Lakes (North Brisbane)
- Monday 11th August 2025 – Brisbane City (QUT)
- Monday 25th August 2025 – The Heights College, Rockhampton (Central Queensland)
- Friday 29th August 2025 – Marsden State High School (South Brisbane/Ipswich/Logan/Gold Coast)
- Monday 1 September 2025 – St Eugene College, Burpengary.
Other locations and dates will be confirmed soon.
Prizes:
In 2025, a total prize pool of $2000 (thanks to the Queensland Government) will be shared across up to 7 teams. All prizes are presented to the team’s school for distribution as it sees fit, but we encourage the schools to pass on the prize money to the winning team.
- First Place – Largest Peak Load (across all testing locations) – $700
- Second Place (across all testing locations) – $400
- Third Place (across all testing locations) – $300
- Local Testing Location Winner – up to $100 per location.
Note: Teams are only eligible for one prize.
Expressions of interest are now open!
Schools who express interest will be sent 1 load hook (if requested in the EOI).
Once teams are organised, schools are required to complete the school registration (the form is available in the “Competition Resources Folder” – link below) and return it at least 7 days prior to the testing day. Additional hooks are available on request. ($10 per hook + extra postage).
Free Teacher Information and Professional Development Webinar
TELG, the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Engineers Australia will hold a free webinar for teachers and students on Wednesday 30th April 2025.
TMR engineers will explore the physics and engineering of bridges, and we will provide hints and tips on the competition itself, and a question and answer session will occur.
All forms and other information can be downloaded from the Competition Resources Folder (including Risk Assessments, Certificates of Currency, Registration forms, support materials etc).