Two proposed pedestrian and cycle bridges will provide a new gateway into the Perth CBD, spanning across the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) from the eastern banks of Point Fraser, over Heirisson Island to Victoria Park foreshore.
The six-metre-wide, cable-stayed bridges will provide new, safer access for many commuters, with an estimated 1,400 cyclists and 1,900 pedestrians expected to use the bridges daily. The bridges will also feature dedicated rest points, enabling moments of pause for path users.
WSP were appointed to undertake architectural and engineering design while Hassell were appointed for the urban design and landscape architecture of the project. “These are WSP’s first cable-stayed bridges in WA, and these society-shaping projects play a key role in helping us benefit communities both today and for years to come,” said Shereen Mikhail, WSP’s Project Director.
Hassell principal Anthony Brookfield said the urban design and landscape architecture is intended to make the commuter journey an “immersive and engaging experience”, telling the stories that acknowledge the significance of the Derbal Yerrigan to the Whadjuk Nyoongar community.
Renders of the proposed Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist bridges in Perth.
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Causeway Link Alliance
“As a major gateway into and out of the city, this is a great opportunity to transform the journey across the Derbal Yerrigan into one of cultural learning where we acknowledge the history and First Nation’s people who played a significant role as providers and carers for Country,” said Brookfield. “The creation of a revitalized landscape within the context of the new bridges will incorporate these stories.”
The design has been developed with key stakeholders including local governments, Traditional Owners and specialist groups, taking into consideration path user requirements, local developments on either side of the bridges, future maritime height allowances and the needs of existing river users.
The causeway bridges are a Mainroads Western Australia initiative, first announced in 2020 as part of the state’s Building for Tomorrow economic recovery program.
The project is funded under the Perth City Deal, jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian governments ($50 million each) and the City of Perth.
Construction of the bridges will begin later in 2022 with an estimated completion date in 2024.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
