A new design for safer pathways on the Tasman Bridge in Hobart are now open for public comment.
The state and federal government are spending $130 million to upgrade the bridge which spans the Derwent River, which includes the upgraded pathways.
The new designs feature three-metre-high waterside barriers on both pathways, raise the height of roadside barriers to 1.2m, extra width at handlebar and waist height, adding reinforced mesh and safety handrails, improved sight lines, three new passing bays on each pathway and removing the maintenance towers.
Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King says the new designs show a future bridge “that better supports walking, cycling and safer travel for everyone”.
State Infrastructure Minister Kerry Vincent says the designs are a balance between “extensive technical assessments with input from key stakeholders”.
“Construction on the first stage of the project will start in coming weeks to build a shared path underneath the bridge on Hobart’s eastern shore,” he says.
FEEDBACK ON DESIGN
Federal MP for Franklin Julie Collins says public feedback is needed now.
“Community input is key to getting this project right. I encourage the community to take the time to view the designs and share their feedback,” she says.
The designs can be viewed at Hobart City Council (16 Elizabeth Street) and Clarence City Council (38 Bligh Street, Rosny) offices, or online via https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/roadworks/current_projects/south_road_projects/tasman_bridge_pathways_upgrade
The designs will remain open for comment until Monday, November 17.
BRIEFING SESSIONS
Information sessions will allow the public to ask questions in person. These sessions are on:
Wednesday, November 5, 4pm-7pm, Mathers House, 108-110 Bathurst St, Hobart
Saturday, November 8, 10am-1pm, Cambridge Hall, 989 Cambridge Rd, Cambridge.
The public can also email questions or ask for copies of the design to tasmanbridgepathways@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
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