Torrens Riverbank bridge lights and water features to be switched on (ABC)

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Lighting and water features on Adelaide's new $40m footbridge over the River Torrens will be switched on this weekend.

There will be an official celebration on Saturday afternoon on the banks of the river, before the Crows play North Melbourne at Adelaide Oval.

There will be a pop-up bar, food and entertainment at the Riverbank precinct and the lighting and water features will be officially switched on at 6:05pm.

The South Australian Government says the LED lighting will create stunning effects on the bridge.

"This is more than just a crossing, we have created a piece of infrastructure that has transformed the Riverbank precinct and opened up the CBD with its proximity to the Adelaide Railway Station, tram stops on North Terrace and re-emerging laneways like Leigh and Peel Streets," Infrastructure Minister Stephen Mullighan said.

"The opening of the redeveloped Adelaide Oval and AFL matches on evenings and weekends has boosted the number of visitors to the precinct."

The minister says the bridge has been completed within budget.

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