Great progress on Sunderland’s New Wear Footbridge by our team at VolkerStevin.
Another milestone has been reached as progress continues apace on Sunderland’s newest landmark. Our team working on the New Wear Footbridge has laid the last of 91 deck planks, which will form the “floor” of the stunning new river crossing. The 10-metre wide planks have been installed north to south using a bespoke trolley system, designed specifically for this project, with each plank lifted by crane from the southern riverside park onto the deck trolley, which then transports and positions them with precision before returning for the next one. Once in place, each plank is “stitched” to its neighbour using in-situ concrete to create a seamless deck. Cllr Kevin Johnston, Portfolio Holder for Business, Housing and Regeneration at Sunderland City Council, said: “The laying of the final plank is a significant milestone for this incredibly important project, which is a key part of Sunderland’s ongoing transformation. “To get all 91 of these mammoth, steel reinforced pre-cast concrete deck planks put in place so quickly and efficiently in just over one month is testament to the skill and know-how of our partners at VolkerStevin, who are delivering this project that will provide a fantastic new link between a vibrant Keel Square and newly-created Sheepfolds neighbourhood.” To read more click here: https://lnkd.in/e2Grid2Z Sunderland City Council Riverside Sunderland NEPO