New Avon River bridges one step closer
Three pedestrian and cycle bridges crossing the Ōtākaro Avon River are a step closer to reality after the Christchurch City Council's finance and performance committee gave the green light to proceed with their design, procurement and construction.
The Medway St and Snell Pl bridges reinstate a pedestrian/cycle connection across the Ōtākaro Avon River, which has been missing since the earthquakes.
The Avondale Bridge is a new bridge that will provide a connection to the future Eastern Reach wetland restoration area.
The three bridges, and a new riverside landing in Dallington, are being funded by a $13.7 million grant from the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust.
Finance and performance committee chair and deputy mayor Andrew Turner said the bridges will help reconnect communities on each side of the Ōtākaro Avon River.
All three bridges will be single-span, made from steel truss, with concrete decks and sliding, jackable abutments.
Work on constructing the bridges is expected to start in early 2021.
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