Date: |
27 Feb 2025, 5.30PM – 7.00PM |
duration: |
1 hr 30 mins |
Venue: |
Puketapu Bridge |
Address: |
Vicarage Road Hastings |
Cost: |
Free event |
We'll be hosted by Ed Armstrong of WSP for a tour of the site and an overview of the design philosophy for the bridge.
The original bridge at Puketapu was a 129m swing bridge and was in place between 1906 - 1962. This was then replaced by a 122m concrete bridge with six concrete spans. Following the destruction of the concrete bridge during Cyclone Gabrielle, a temporary bridge (bridge, ford or pedestrian bridge) was deemed not suitable for the location due to site restrictions, timeframes and costs.
Following the visit we will reassemble at The Duke of Gloucester, for some refreshments and networking.
PPE required for the event: hard hat, hi-vis vests and safety boots.
Join the Hawke's Bay Branch for a site visit to the new Puketapu Bridge.
We'll be hosted by Ed Armstrong of WSP for a tour of the site and an overview of the design philosophy for the bridge.
The original bridge at Puketapu was a 129m swing bridge and was in place between 1906 - 1962. This was then replaced by a 122m concrete bridge with six concrete spans. Following the destruction of the concrete bridge during Cyclone Gabrielle, a temporary bridge (bridge, ford or pedestrian bridge) was deemed not suitable for the location due to site restrictions, timeframes and costs.
Following the visit we will reassemble at The Duke of Gloucester, for some refreshments and networking.
PPE required for the event: hard hat, hi-vis vests and safety boots.
Presenters
Hawke's Bay Branch
