Ormiston Road Bridge

Beca, alongside Moller Architects, designed the Ormiston Road Bridge for Manukau City Council. Beca was engaged to carry out contract management and perform site supervision during construction. The 70m long gateway structure not only allows access to the new Flat Bush township but also provides the area with an iconic landmark at night through spectacular lighting effects.

The streamlined cable stay bridge is the first of its kind in New Zealand and captures the client's vision for the new township. Designed to compliment its environment, it allows a free flow of light and visual continuity with the park and waterways beneath. Key structural features include cable-stay pylons inclined in both a longitudinal and transverse direction and minimised pylon diameters and box girder depths. These features, adopted to promote improved aesthetic and structural performance, resulted in some interesting and at times difficult design challenges.

Beca maintains a reputation for technical competency and flair for innovation. The Ormiston Road Bridge design and construction is testament to Beca's ability to rise to the challenge and exceed expectations.

Awards:

• 2009 AustRoads Bridges Award - The Small Stuctures Category, New Zealand and Australia 
• 2008 International Award - Illumination Engineering Societies of Australia and New Zealand (IESANZ).

Client: Manukau City Council.

Project Team: Brent Meekan, Business Director - Civil Infrastructure, New Zealand.