Swan River Pedestrian Bridge

Swan River Pedestrian Bridge

Artists impresson
Carries Pedestrian & cycle traffic
Crosses Swan River
Characteristics
Total length 400 metres
Width 9 metres
Height 8 metres
History
Construction begin November 2015
Construction end scheduled late 2016
Construction cost $54 million

The Swan River Pedestrian Bridge is an under construction bridge over the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia. It will provide pedestrian access between Burswood and East Perth. The bridge will connect visitors to the Burswood Peninsula, including the Perth Stadium, with public transport and car parks in East Perth and the central business district.[1]

Design

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Artist's impression of bridge at night
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3D animation of bridge design

The bridge will use a steel cable-stay design, akin to a suspension bridge, with just two piers in the river bed to minimise the effect on the river. The structure will reach a maximum height of 65 metres (213 ft), and have a length of 400 metres (1,300 ft) between the banks of the river, with a 160-metre-long (520 ft) central span.[2] The total length will be 560 metres (1,840 ft), and at the East Perth end a 100-metre (330 ft) ramp will direct users away from nearby residences.[3] The appearance will resemble a Wagyl, dolphin, serpent, or ribbon.[2][4][5]

The estimated expense of $54 million (as of June 2015) is, on a per-metre basis, one third of the cost of Adelaide's Riverbank Footbridge.[6]

History

In February 2014, the government called for expressions of interest for the design and construction of the bridge.[7][8] Four parties were shortlisted to bid:[9][10]

In June 2015, the contract was awarded to the York Civil/Rizzani de Eccher joint venture.[11][12] Construction commenced in November 2015, with completion scheduled for late 2016.[13]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Main Roads Western Australia (9 June 2015). "New Perth Stadium - Swan River Pedestrian Bridge". Government of Western Australia. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Design of new pedestrian bridge linking East Perth to Burswood revealed". ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). 7 June 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  3. ↑ Spagnolo, Joe (7 June 2015). "Perth Stadium’s $54 million footbridge revealed". PerthNow (The Sunday Times). Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  4. ↑ Coram, Melanie (7 June 2015). "Sculptural bridge joins stadium and city". The West Australian.
  5. ↑ Sparvell, Ray (7 June 2015). "Perth Stadium $54m pedestrian bridge a win for sports fans". WA Today (Farifax Media). Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  6. ↑ "Western Australia builds footbridge twice the length of Adelaide’s, for just $14m more". news.com.au (News Limited). 8 June 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  7. ↑ Expressions of interest open for Swan River Pedestrian Bridge Department of Sport and Recreation 10 February 2014
  8. ↑ Swan River Pedestrian Bridge - Bridge Design & Construction Cordell Tenders Online
  9. ↑ Stadium transport solutions on track Department of Sport and Recreation 2 June 2014
  10. ↑ Stadium link short list announced The West Australian 3 June 2014
  11. ↑ Design of new pedestrian bridge linking East Perth to Burswood revealed ABC News 7 June 2015
  12. ↑ Swan River Pedestrian Bridge York Civil
  13. ↑ Work starts on Swan River pedestrian bridge Department of Sport and Recreation 17 November 2015

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