Price Creek Bridge creates new inroads for Illinbah Valley

Published on 12 June 2026

Scenic Rim residents, businesses and first responders can look forward to a safer and more resilient connection in Illinbah thanks to the completion of the new Price Creek Bridge.

The two-lane concrete bridge, near the intersection Upper Coomera Road and Rowe Road, received $3.83 million under the Australian Government’s Emergency Response Fund and was delivered by Scenic Rim Regional Council through the Flood Recovery and Resilience Package.

As the only access point for properties across Illinbah, Tabletop, Gray, Rowe and Price Creek Roads, the old low-level causeway used to regularly flood during heavy rain, often leaving the 73 residential properties and businesses cut off.

The new concrete bridge is positioned at a higher level, significantly reducing the risk of inundation during flood events and improving confidence in the Scenic Rim's road network.

Federal Minister for Emergency Management, Kristy McBain said the new Price Creek Bridge project was delivered to ensure the infrastructure also meets the long-term needs of the local community.

“This project is about more than infrastructure — it’s about protecting communities, strengthening resilience, and ensuring Southeast Queensland is better prepared for the challenges ahead,” Minister McBain said.

“As we approach higher-risk weather seasons, investments like this are critical to safeguarding homes, businesses and essential services when communities need them most.

“We know extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and more intense — this project is a proactive step to future-proof Queenslanders and keep them safe.”

Senator for Queensland Corinne Mulholland said the new bridge would make a real difference for families, businesses and emergency crews who depend on this road during severe weather events.

“When roads like this go under, communities can be completely cut off, and for the people who live out here that’s not just inconvenient, it is frightening and potentially even life-threatening,” Senator Mulholland said.

“This new bridge means locals in Illinbah and the surrounding valley will have safer, more reliable access when the weather turns bad, whether that’s getting home to family, reaching medical help or allowing emergency services to get where they need to go quickly.

“Projects like this might not always make headlines, but they genuinely change how communities recover after floods and storms. They help people get back on their feet faster, protect local businesses and give residents confidence that their region is being invested in for the long term.”

Mayor Tom Sharp described the bridge's completion as a significant milestone, highlighting its importance not just for the local Illinbah community, but for the broader Scenic Rim region.

"The completion of the Price Creek Bridge is a proud moment for Council and, most importantly, for the Illinbah Valley community who can look forward to a safer, more reliable connection to the wider road network,” Mayor Sharp said.

“This is the kind of investment that makes a real difference to people's lives, not just in terms of everyday convenience, but during extreme weather events when access to emergency services and evacuation routes can mean everything.

“I want to thank the Australian Government for its commitment to this project and to the resilience of our regional communities."

Mayor Sharp said Council continues to work in close collaboration with the Australian Government to secure funding for projects that meet the need of local people but pays off for everyone in the long term.