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there will be a portion of the structure
maintained to recognise the heritage
value. So a portion will be maintained
and refurbished so citizens can do
their fishing and crabbing,” he says.
The new bridge is based off broad
designs to ensure there is less
intrusion into the waterways. The new
bridge will feature four pile seats in
the water whereas previously it was
23, further minimising the overall
impact on the environment.
Mandurah Road Pedestrian
Bridge
This bridge was built with the
intention of providing an entrance
into the city centre itself, as well
as providing an essential linkage
between the train station and future
residential developments. There is a
greater ease of access to the railway
and bus station, while also providing
better movement for cyclists and
people with disability. Allan Claydon
explains design and development in
detail.
“The double arch cable state bridge
was designed and built in a three-
dimensional manner. It was developed
with double arch for two reasons.
The first is that it spans out as iconic
structure, and secondly, by necessity,
when the bridge is spanning state
highway and electrified rail systems,
there’s a need for a double arch,” he
explains.
Their hope is that the bridge will
provide residents with a more eco-
friendly way to commute through the
city. The City was recently announced