When two ageing road bridges at Waihi Beach required upgrading to improve access for cyclists and pedestrians, Bridge It NZ was engaged by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council to tackle the challenge.
Location
Waihi Beach
Client Name
Western Bay of Plenty District Council
Date
When two ageing road bridges at Waihi Beach required upgrading to improve access for cyclists and pedestrians, Bridge It NZ was engaged by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council to tackle the challenge. Utilising innovative Composite Fibre Technology (CFT/FRP), Bridge It NZ influenced design, by constructing and installing a clip-on and Stand Alone bridge to fit the specific requirements of each site. The result is two lightweight, long service life pedestrian bridges that can withstand the coastal environment for decades. With 100 year design life and 40 years until first maintenance, the total cost of asset life is minimal compared to using other products.
Bridge It NZ were initially engaged to add a pedestrian bridge to the existing road bridge at Three Mile Creek. Opting for a CFT clip-on to the existing bridge was the optimal solution for several reasons.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s satisfaction with the Three Mile Creek project resulted in Bridge It NZ being engaged to add a further pedestrian bridge at Wilson Road. For this site, a stand alone CFT pedestrian bridge was chosen.
“I would really like to thank the Bridge It NZ team for such a great effort with the installation of the pedestrian bridge at Waihi Beach. This project was efficiently managed from start to finish by the team. Any uncertainties were discussed and resolved swiftly on site. The end result looks amazing. Getting Bridge It NZ on board was a cost effective solution to an ongoing safety concern.”
Ashley Hall, Roading Engineer
Western Bay of Plenty District Council