Matagarup Bridge
{{Short description|Pedestrian bridge in Perth, Western Australia}}
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Matagarup Bridge is a suspension pedestrian bridge crossing over the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia. Situated approximately half-way between Heirisson Island and the Goongoongup Bridge, it provides pedestrian access between Burswood and East Perth. The bridge connects visitors to the Burswood Peninsula, including the Perth Stadium, with public transport and car parks in East Perth and the Perth central business district.{{cite web|author1=Main Roads Western Australia|title=Optus Stadium - Matagarup Bridge|url=https://project.mainroads.wa.gov.au/home/eastmetropolitan/Pages/matagarupbridge.aspx|publisher=Government of Western Australia|access-date=20 January 2018|date=8 January 2018}}
The bridge was the featured location for Australia's "Postcard" during the broadcast of Eurovision Song Contest 2023, showing the Australian entrant Voyager climbing and zip-lining from the bridge.{{Citation |title=All 16 Postcards from the Second Semi-Final {{!}} Eurovision 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls93KsAuN9s |access-date=2023-05-12 |language=en}} It was featured alongside Kyiv's Glass Bridge and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
History
In February 2014, the government called for expressions of interest for the design and construction of the bridge.[http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/news-and-events/news/news-articles/2014/02/10/expressions-of-interest-open-for-swan-river-pedestrian-bridge Expressions of interest open for Swan River Pedestrian Bridge] Department of Sport and Recreation 10 February 2014[http://www.tendersonline.com.au/TenderDetails.aspx?uid=cctol340258 Swan River Pedestrian Bridge - Bridge Design & Construction] Cordell Tenders Online Four parties were shortlisted to bid; a Decmil/OHL joint venture, Freyssinet, Georgiou, and a York Civil/Rizzani de Eccher joint venture with the latter awarded the contract.[http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/news-and-events/news/news-articles/2014/06/02/stadium-transport-solutions-on-track Stadium transport solutions on track] Department of Sport and Recreation 2 June 2014[https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/wa/a/24087622/stadium-link-short-list-announced/ Stadium link short list announced] The West Australian 3 June 2014 Western Australian company BARDAP Hydraulics was contracted to design, manufacture, and commission the high pressure jacking system which was deployed to install the deck sections.
Due to delays and issues, Malaysian-based Toyota Tsusho, which was sub-contracted to manufacture the bridge components, had its contract terminated; the contract was re-tendered and was won by Perth-based Civmec.{{Cite news|url=http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/wa-company-civmec-wins-stadium-footbridge-contract-250-jobs-predicted-20170806-gxq8d1.html|title=WA company Civmec wins stadium footbridge contract, 250 jobs predicted|last=Barry|first=Hannah|date=2017-08-06|work=WA Today|access-date=2018-01-24|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/bridge-blowout-new-perth-stadium-footbridge-one-year-behind-schedule-ng-21abcb3da363fa52dc25566ff1f12284|title=Bridge blowout: One year behind schedule|date=2017-04-01|work=PerthNow|access-date=2018-01-24|language=en-GB}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-08/wa-builders-confident-the-stadium-bridge-can-be-built-on-time/8783054|title=WA company confident stadium bridge can be built in time|date=2017-08-08|work=ABC News|access-date=2018-01-24|language=en-AU}}
In November 2017, the Government announced that the bridge would officially be named "Matagarup Bridge", where "Matagarup " is the Nyungar name for the whole area{{snd}}waters included{{snd}}around Heirisson Island, and which means "place where the river is only leg deep, allowing it to be crossed".{{cite press release |title=Matagarup Bridge a permanent tribute to traditional owners |url=https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2017/11/Matagarup-Bridge-a-permanent-tribute-to-traditional-owners.aspx |publisher=Government of Western Australia |date=26 November 2017 |access-date=20 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120022451/https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2017/11/Matagarup-Bridge-a-permanent-tribute-to-traditional-owners.aspx |archive-date=20 January 2018 |url-status=live }} It had previously been referred to as the Swan River Pedestrian Bridge.
File:Matagarup Bridge, May 2018 01.jpg
The bridge's two main arches were hoisted into place in early May 2018.{{Cite news|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/perth-stadium/new-completion-date-for-matagarup-bridge-from-east-perth-to-optus-stadium-ng-b88844314z|title=Bridge completion date pushed back|date=2018-05-23|work=PerthNow|access-date=2018-05-23}} Matagarup Bridge consists of three spans, each suspended from arches by cables. Each of the three deck sections was craned onto high pressure jacks, connected to flow control manifolds and electric hydraulic power units. The jacking system enabled the suspension cables to be connected to the respective bridge section, and then lowered with precision control to tension the cables. This work was completed in late June. Testing of the bridge's LED lighting occurred on 18 June.{{Cite news|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/lighting-on-matagarup-bridge-to-optus-stadium-passes-first-test-ng-b88871031z|title=Matagarup Bridge lighting put through its paces|date=2018-06-19|work=PerthNow|access-date=2018-07-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714101919/https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/lighting-on-matagarup-bridge-to-optus-stadium-passes-first-test-ng-b88871031z|archive-date=2018-07-14|url-status=live}} Concrete pouring of the bridge deck was completed on 1 July.{{Cite news|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/matagarup-bridge-to-open-for-july-15-clash-at-optus-stadium-ng-b88882203z|title=Stadium footbridge a fortnight away|last=Zimmerman|first=Josh|date=2018-06-30|work=PerthNow|access-date=2018-07-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714103656/https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/matagarup-bridge-to-open-for-july-15-clash-at-optus-stadium-ng-b88882203z|archive-date=2018-07-14|url-status=live}} On 4 July, Premier Mark McGowan, Transport Minister Rita Saffioti and other officials, as well as bridge workers, walked across the bridge.{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-04/first-walk-across-the-matagarup-bridge-to-perth-stadium/9938516|title=The first walk across the Matagarup Bridge linking Perth Stadium to East Perth|author=Eliza Laschon|date=4 July 2018|access-date=4 July 2018|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} From 7–9 July, hundreds of volunteers walked across the bridge so that engineers could assess the movement of the structure and tune the bridge's mass damper to minimise vibrations.{{Cite web|url=https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/07/06/14/42/perth-stadium-testing-afl-season-optus-stadium|title=Perth residents given the chance to test new stadium bridge|last=Grabowiecki|first=Evie|date=2018-07-06|website=www.9news.com.au|access-date=2018-07-07}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/perth-stadium/hundreds-walk-across-matagarup-bridge-as-part-of-dynamic-tuning-test-ng-b88888779z|title=Bridge undergoes first people test|last=Zimmerman|first=Josh|date=2018-07-07|work=PerthNow|access-date=2018-07-07}}
The bridge was opened to the public on 14 July 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/optus-stadium-bridge-now-open-for-footy-hordes-ahead-of-sunday-afl-game-20180714-p4zrio.html|title=Optus Stadium bridge now open for footy hordes ahead of Sunday AFL game|date=2018-07-14|website=WAtoday|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714095606/https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/optus-stadium-bridge-now-open-for-footy-hordes-ahead-of-sunday-afl-game-20180714-p4zrio.html|archive-date=2018-07-14|url-status=live|access-date=2018-07-14}} Landscaping and removal of the lay-down area and reclaimed land continued after the bridge was opened.{{Cite news|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/perth-stadium/new-matagarup-bridge-linking-optus-stadium-to-east-perth-takes-shape-ng-b88834056z|title=Serpent time on the Swan|last=Zimmerman|first=Josh|date=2018-05-12|work=PerthNow|access-date=2018-05-23}}
Design
The structure is designed as a 3-span steel cable-stayed bridge, with the two piers in the river bed. The bridge maximum height of {{convert|72|m}} is reached in midspan of the central span. The length between the abutments is {{convert|400|m}}, with a {{convert|160|m|ft|adj=mid|-long}} central span.{{cite news|title=Design of new pedestrian bridge linking East Perth to Burswood revealed|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-07/design-for-pedestrian-footbridge-revealed/6528134|access-date=19 June 2015|work=ABC News|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=7 June 2015}} The total length of the pedestrian crossing is {{convert|560|m}}, which includes a {{convert|100|m|adj=on}} ramp at the East Perth end to route pedestrians away from nearby residential areas.{{cite news|last1=Spagnolo|first1=Joe|title=Perth Stadium's $54 million footbridge revealed|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/perth-stadiums-54-million-footbridge-revealed/story-fnhocxo3-1227385905502|access-date=19 June 2015|work=PerthNow|publisher=The Sunday Times|date=7 June 2015}}
The bridge structural shape resembles two flying swans, with the bridge arches representing the wishbones, but it can also be seen as a swimming dolphin, a Wagyl serpent or a ribbon.{{cite news |url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/wa/a/28369245/sculptural-bridge-joins-stadium-and-city/ |title=Sculptural bridge joins stadium and city |work=The West Australian |last=Coram |first=Melanie |date=7 June 2015}}{{cite news|last1=Sparvell|first1=Ray|title=Perth Stadium $54m pedestrian bridge a win for sports fans|url=http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/perth-stadium-54m-pedestrian-bridge-a-win-for-sports-fans-20150607-ghihk5.html|access-date=19 June 2015|work=WA Today|publisher=Farifax Media|date=7 June 2015}} {{Convert|900|m|ft}} of multicolour LED lighting cover the bridge.{{Cite news|url=https://thewest.com.au/news/perth/new-bridge-links-past-and-present-ng-b88894691z|title=New bridge links past and present|last=Butler|first=Steve|date=2018-07-13|work=The West Australian|access-date=2018-07-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714101642/https://thewest.com.au/news/perth/new-bridge-links-past-and-present-ng-b88894691z|archive-date=2018-07-14|url-status=live}}
Design modifications were made to allow bridge climbing as a tourist attraction. The modifications included the addition of handrails along the wishbones and a viewing elevated platform; the structural design already included stairs for bridge inspection and maintenance works. Plans for a zip-line from the top of the bridge to the ground were also explored, and both attractions were later given the greenlight to proceed.{{Cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-13/zipline-planned-for-matagarup-bridge-to-perth-optus-stadium/9990004|title=Workers give a sneak peek at the best view in town from the future Matagarup Bridge climb|last=Carmody|first=James|date=2018-07-13|work=ABC News|access-date=2018-07-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714095006/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-13/zipline-planned-for-matagarup-bridge-to-perth-optus-stadium/9990004|archive-date=2018-07-14|url-status=live}} Operated by Perth Bridge Climb and Zip, the bridge climb opened on 26 January 2021, with a zip-line from the bridge to the Burswood Peninsula later opening in December 2021 after several delays.{{Cite news|url=https://thewest.com.au/news/perth/perths-newest-tourist-attraction-matagarup-bridge-climb-to-open-on-australia-day-ng-b881754748z|title=Perth's newest tourist attraction Matagarup Bridge climb to open on Australia Day|date=2020-12-25|work=The West|access-date=2021-01-07}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/local-news/perthnow-central/matagarup-bridge-zip-line-across-swan-river-to-open-on-sunday-after-lengthy-delay-c-4770094|title=Matagarup Bridge zip-line across Swan River to open on Sunday after lengthy delay|date=2021-12-01|work=PerthNow|access-date=2021-12-01}}
The estimated cost of the bridge, {{as of|2015|6|lc=yes}}, was $54 million.{{cite news|title=Western Australia builds footbridge twice the length of Adelaide's, for just $14m more|url=http://www.news.com.au/national/western-australia-builds-footbridge-twice-the-length-of-adelaides-for-just-14m-more/story-e6frfkp9-1227387509041|access-date=19 June 2015|work=news.com.au|publisher=News Limited|date=8 June 2015}} {{As of|January 2018}}, the construction cost had increased to $91.5 million.{{Cite news|first=Daniel|last=Emerson|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/perth-stadium/bridge-climb-given-green-light-at-optus-stadium-ng-b88724145z|title=Bridge climb given green light|date=24 January 2018|work=PerthNow|access-date=25 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125010559/https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/perth-stadium/bridge-climb-given-green-light-at-optus-stadium-ng-b88724145z |archive-date=25 January 2018 |url-status=live }}
{{wide image|Matagarup Bridge from the railway bridge.jpg|800px|Matagarup Bridge viewed from the Goongoongup Bridge, 2018}}
Gallery
Image:Matagarup Bridge Construction 1.jpg|Cranes positioning deck section
Image:Swan River Pedestrian Bridge causeway, May 2016 02.jpg|One of two temporary causeways constructed to facilitate construction of the bridge
File:Platinum Jubilee- Matagarup Bridge.jpg|The bridge illuminated in purple for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022
See also
{{Portal|Transport|Engineering|Western Australia}}
References
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Further reading
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- [https://consultation.epa.wa.gov.au/seven-day-comment-on-referrals/the-swan-river-pedestrian-bridge/consult_view The Swan River Pedestrian Bridge] consultation documents from the Environmental Protection Authority
- {{cite news |url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/east-perth-residents-push-for-perth-stadium-footbridge-to-be-shifted/story-fnhocxo3-1227262647486?|title=East Perth residents push for Perth stadium footbridge to be shifted |date=14 March 2015 |last=Law |first=Peter |work=PerthNow |publisher=The Sunday Times}}
- {{cite news |url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/oppositions-foot-traffic-fears-over-perth-stadiums-54-million-bridge/story-e6frg6n6-1227387226537 |title=Opposition's foot traffic fears over Perth Stadium's $54 million bridge |work=The Australian |last=Jurewicaz |first=Jade |date=8 June 2015}}
- {{cite news| url=http://www.smh.com.au/comment/larry-graham-the-curious-case-of-a-broke-government-and-the-new-perth-stadium-20150608-ghjdpr.html |title=Larry Graham: the curious case of a broke government and the new Perth Stadium |department=Comment |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |last=Graham |first=Larry |date=9 June 2015}}
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External links
- {{Official website|https://optusstadium.com.au/factsheets/swan-river-pedestrian-bridge-project-overview/|name=Matagarup Bridge}} at the Perth Stadium website
- {{Commons category-inline|Matagarup Bridge}}
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