Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges

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Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges
CarriesPedestrians and cyclists
CrossesSwan River
LocalePerth, Western Australia
BeginsEast Perth
EndsVictoria Park
Named forThe Causeway
OwnerMain Roads Western Australia
Next upstreamThe Causeway
Next downstreamNarrows Bridge
Characteristics
DesignCable-stayed
Width6 m (20 ft)
History
Constructed byCivmec, Seymour Whyte, and WSP Australia
Construction startMarch 2023
Construction cost$100 million
Opening2024

The Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges are a pair of cable-stayed bridges under construction in Perth, Western Australia, linking East Perth with Victoria Park across the Swan River via Heirisson Island. The two bridges are slightly downstream of The Causeway, which is the road linking East Perth with Victoria Park. Construction began in March 2023 and is expected to be complete by the end of 2024.

Design

The two bridges are approximately 90 metres (300 ft) downstream of The Causeway and have a 6-metre-wide (20 ft) segregated path. The bridges are S-shaped, representing the Wagyl from Noongar mythology. There are three pylons in total. Two pylons are shaped to resemble Aboriginal digging sticks and one pylon is shaped to resemble a boomerang.[1] The stay cables will be able to be lit up and display images.[2]

History

A dedicated pedestrian and cycling bridge was needed due to the Causeway's narrow footpath. Approximately 1,400 cyclists and 1,900 pedestrians use the Causeway per day. The bridge was announced on 26 August 2020, with an estimated cost of $50 million.[3][4][5][6]

The bridge is jointly funded by the state and federal governments under the Perth City Deal, with the construction managed by Main Roads Western Australia. Expressions of interest for the construction contract opened in February 2021.[7][8] Two proponents were shortlisted in April 2021,[9] and a consortium of Civmec, Seymour Whyte, and WSP Australia was named preferred proponent in March 2022, with the total estimated cost at the time being $100 million.[10][11] The contract was awarded in April 2022.[1] The Town of Victoria Park approved the bridge in September 2022, with the south-eastern end of the bridge occupying McCallum Park, which is owned by the Town of Victoria Park.[12][13] The bridge was approved by a Development Assessment Panel in December 2022.[14][15]

The first sod was turned in March 2023.[16][17][18] Fabrication of the bridges' components was underway in Henderson, Western Australia, by November 2023. In the same month, marine construction began.[19] An additional $80 million cost was revealed in the May 2024 state budget, for water main upgrades, toilet blocks, and landscaping around the bridge.[20]

References

  1. ^ a b "Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges". Main Roads Western Australia. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  2. ^ "New $100m causeway bridge to become WA's latest 'digital canvas' to promote state tourism". The West Australian. 10 March 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  3. ^ Law, Peter (26 August 2020). "First Look: McGowan Government to unveil plans for $50 million pedestrian and cycle bridge across Swan River". The West Australian. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  4. ^ McNeill, Heather (26 August 2020). "New pedestrian bridge to be built connecting Victoria Park to CBD via Heirrison Island". WAtoday. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  5. ^ "McGowan Government to unveil plans for $50 million pedestrian and cycle bridge across Swan River". PerthNow. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  6. ^ "New Swan River bridge to be built as part of WA Recovery". Media Statements. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  7. ^ Gameng, Monica (3 February 2021). "Expressions of Interest begin for new WA Causeway Bridge project". Felix Vendor Marketplace. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Joint media statement – Expressions of interest now open to build iconic new Causeway Bridge". Media Statements. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  9. ^ "Joint media statement – Proponents shortlisted for iconic new Swan River Causeway Bridge". Media Statements. 28 April 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  10. ^ McKinnon, Stuart (17 March 2022). "Civmec consortium in line for $55m Causeway bridge contract". The West Australian. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Joint media statement – Major boost for the Perth City Deal". Media Statements. 17 March 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  12. ^ Rifici, Victoria (8 September 2022). "$55m Swan River cycle bridge over McCallum park awaits Town of Victoria Park approval". PerthNow. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  13. ^ Rifici, Victoria (29 September 2022). "Town of Victoria Park gives approval for $100m Swan River cycle bridge over McCallum Park to be submitted". PerthNow. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  14. ^ Rifici, Victoria (20 December 2022). "WA State planners approve new $100 million Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge in Town of Victoria Park". PerthNow. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  15. ^ Budihardjo, Nadia (20 December 2022). "2024 end date for $100 million Causeway bridge". Business News. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  16. ^ "Joint media statement – Construction starts on new gateway to city". Media Statements. 1 March 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  17. ^ Gameng, Monica (11 March 2023). "Major works begin on $100m new Causeway bridges project in WA". Felix Vendor Marketplace. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  18. ^ Melanko, Ashleigh (3 March 2023). "Construction Begins On New Pedestrian And Cycling Bridges". So Perth. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  19. ^ "New cycling and pedestrian gateway to Perth CBD coming to life". Media Statements. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  20. ^ Zimmerman, Josh (22 May 2024). "Fremantle Traffic Bridge blows out by $150m while $84m will be tipped into Causeway Bridge 'activation' works". The West Australian. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
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