2025
We are pleased to provide different locations for teams to come together and test their designs on our specially designed testing rigs. 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.
- Monday 11th August 2025 – Brisbane City (QUT “The Cube”)
- Tuesday 12th August 2025 – St Eugene College, Burpengary (North Brisbane)
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).