The cost of restoring an Olympic city's key bridge has been revealed by Australia's biggest council in a bid to get the ageing structure Games-ready.
Brisbane City Council says the 86-year-old Story Bridge will need $1.35 billion in repairs by 2032, prompting a plea for federal and state government funding.
It is part of a 20-year renewal plan that is expected to cost $3.6 billion, on par with the price of the controversial Brisbane 2032 main stadium in Victoria Park.
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the council would seek a funding split with the state and federal governments, with the latter asked to contribute 80 per cent.
Mr Schrinner ruled out putting a toll on the bridge for the first time since 1947 to help fund repairs, insisting the respective governments would come to the party.
