The construction contract for the new bridge and surrounding transport network (including pedestrian bridge, 1.6km of new and upgraded roads, wastewater pipes and a roundabout) was originally awarded for $135 million. Since then, Council has approved increases to the contract of $26.6 million ($2.1 million for costs associated with COVID-19 and $24.5 million for inflation). Council has also approved $5 million of additional works, fully funded by developers, to be added to the contract. The current contract value is $166.6 million.