Bridge Partnership Announced
Promoters of the walking and cycling pathway on the Auckland Harbour Bridge have signed an agreement to work in partnership with Hopper Developments.
GetAcross spokesperson Bevan Woodward says “We’re very excited to have Hopper Developments as our partners in this project. They have the expertise, experience and reputation critical to ensuring the Pathway is completed. This is a mutually beneficial arrangement which will ensure Aucklanders get a superb walking and cycling facility on their bridge, sooner rather than later.”
Hopper Developments chairman, Leigh Hopper says “We are attracted to this project because it is well thought out, fills a demonstrable public need and appears to be financially sound as a Public Social Private Partnership (PSPP). We believe we can attract the institutional funding support needed to deliver this innovative extension to the public walk/cycleway network with co-operation from key stakeholders.”
Walk Auckland’s Andy Smith says “Hopper Developments have thoroughly reviewed our proposal for the Pathway. It’s great that not only are they prepared to commit their resources and energy to the project but also this agreement is a strong signal to us we’re on the right track.”
A Pathway charitable trust is being formed to enable formal agreements to be entered into. The Trustees are Christine Rose, Alex Swney, Andy Smith and Bevan Woodward.
Concept designs for the Pathway have been prepared by architects Copeland Associates and structural engineers, Airey Consultants. These are currently being reviewed by NZTA and are expected to be made public about the time of bridge’s 51st anniversary.
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