Swan River pedestrian bridge, Australia
Name and Location
Swan River pedestrian bridge, Perth, Australia.
Client
York Rizzani De Eccher, in joint venture with Leighton Contractors.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a steel footbridge that will connect East Perth with the Perth stadium at Burswood, providing year-round access across the river for residents and visitors.
The new bridge will comprise three bow-string arches, the largest of which being 65 m tall and 400 m long, with a central span of 165 m. It is expected that 700 t of steel and 1.5 km of cables will be used during its construction.
More than 14 000 people are expected to cross the bridge on capacity event days when the new 60 000-seat stadium opens in 2018.
Value
A$54.1-million.
Duration
The bridge is expected to be operational in 2017.
Latest Developments
York has appointed Mott MacDonald to verify the design of the structural, waterway and drainage elements of the new pedestrian bridge over the Swan river.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Mott MacDonald (design of the structural, waterway and drainage elements).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
York Rizzani De Eccher (Australia), tel +61 8 8372 7900, fax +61 8 8372 7999 or email rde.australia@rde.it.
Leighton Contractors, tel +61 2 8668 6000 or fax +61 2 8668 6666.
Mott MacDonald, Tom Smith, tel +44 20 8774 2205 and email tom.smith@mottmac.com.
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