Sydney Harbour Bridge lifts provide another chapter to historic structure
09 November 2018
Cardno: Cardno
was proud to have contributed to another chapter in the history of the
iconic
Sydney Harbour Bridge recently following completion of a Review of
Environmental Factors on behalf of
Roads and Maritime Services to provide step free access to the
bridge for the first time.
The project included installation of lifts to provide access to the
pedestrian walkway at the northern and southern ends of the bridge,
regrading parts of the existing pedestrian footpath on the bridge and
landscaping the site.
Cardno CEO Ian Ball said that Cardno has been pleased to participate in
the project given the company’s historical link to the bridge.
“Company co-founder Harold Davies was part of the team which designed
and built the bridge back in the 1920’s and 30’s, so we have a long and
proud history of association with the iconic ‘coathanger’,” he said.
“After graduating from
Sydney University, Harold went to work for the
Department of Public Works and was made assistant to John Bradfield, the
bridge’s designer.
“Harold was involved in the whole of the bridge construction from 1923;
he managed the design and construction of an overpass on the northern
approach to the bridge and was a supervising engineer for the central
arch section which joined the north and south sides in 1930.
“Cardno is enormously proud to have played a part in another chapter of
the bridge’s history which makes the second most recognisable structure
in Australia accessible to everyone,” he said.
Project manager Toni Doumith said that the project had presented some
interesting challenges to the team to ensure that the design provided
safe access to and from the bridge while maintaining the heritage value
of the site.
“The project team worked closely with stakeholders from Roads and
Maritime Services,
NSW Heritage Council and local councils – as well as expert
sub-consultants, contractors and suppliers to deliver to their brief for
a simple design that would minimise visual impact on the bridge,” he
said.
“The glass lift structure that was chosen adds a modern element to the
area and allows for a see through experience.
“The Architect also designed a frit pattern on the glass that imitates
the rivets of the bridge while reflecting light and reducing the solar
absorption of the glass.
“Safety, community engagement, accessibility and heritage were all key
themes of this project.
“With construction of the lifts now complete, one of
Sydney’s premier
tourist attractions is now accessible to everyone and we’re proud to
have been a part of the continuing history of this iconic structure,” he
said.
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