Fabrication of the structural elements for the Point Resolution Bridge Project.
The project was initiated by the principal, Auckland Council, due to the advanced state of corrosion and structural degradation to the existing footbridge.
Key Features:
- This project won the 2015 Steel Construction NZ "Excellence in Steel Construction"
award for projects $500,000 - $1.5m. - Fabricated the structural elements of the bridge.
- Structural elements included: 4 Piers, 6 Arches, Abutment Connection,
2 Stairways to Tamaki Drive, Stairway up Point Resolution Headland,
Stairs and boardwalk around Parnell baths - Existing footbridge needed to be raised to allow room for
the Auckland Rail electrification that was underway. - Architecturally designed by Warren and Mahoney architects in Auckland.
- Structural design and engineering provided by Peters and Cheung, also in Auckland.
Challenges:
- The fabrication of steelwork for this project was a challenge to all involved, from the design,
modelling and drafting of workshop drawings, to fabrication of piers, arches and stairs,
to the installation of all of these items on site.
