Tasman Bridge upgrade to include 3.5m pathways on either side
Concept plans for a $130m upgrade to the Tasman Bridge have been released for public comment. >>> SEE THE DESIGN
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Concept plans for a $130m upgrade to the Tasman Bridge have been released for public comment.
Opened in 1965, the upgrade will be the first since 1975 when the bridge wasstruck and cut in two by the bulk ore carrier Lake Illawarra.
Seven crew and five motorists died in the disaster.
Now a state and federal government commitment, under the Hobart City Deal, will see major improvements including a 3.5m wide pathway on each side of the bridge, heightened safety barriers, upgraded maintenance infrastructure and feature lighting installed.
The pathways will make walking and cycling across the bridge much safer for the public.
The structure will also be strengthened to support the addition of the pathways and allow for future traffic demands.
Infrastructure and Transport Minister Michael Ferguson said the upgrade would make the iconic landmark more suitable for modern demands, including the growing number of people looking for an alternative to car use.
“It will improve safety and ease of use for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles and enhance its appearance,” Mr Ferguson said.”
Federal Member for Franklin, Julie Collins agreed welcoming the safety improvements.
“I know more and more Eastern Shore residents are choosing to walk or ride on the Tasman Bridge so these upgrades are critical for safety,” Ms Collins said.
“I encourage residents to take the opportunity to provide feedback on the concept designs.”
A tender for the final design and construction of the upgrade will be released in late 2022, with construction expected to start from mid 2023.
Community members can have their say on the concept designs from Monday, June 27 to
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 by visiting www.transport.tas.gov.au/tasmanbridge.
There will also be displays of the concept designs at the offices of Clarence City Council and City of Hobart, and at the Eastlands Shopping Centre, Bellerive Yacht Club, Lindisfarne Sailing Club and Libraries Tasmania’s Hobart library.
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