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Poole Twin Sails Bridge Client: Poole Borough Council Designer / Architects: Wilkinson Eyre Form of Contract: NEC Option C Dates work carried out: 2010 - 2012 Value: £20,000,000 HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction beat fierce competition from a number of national and international contractors by producing an innovative and cost-effective solution for the Borough of Poole to build the stunning and iconic second harbour Twin Sails Bridge. The bridge is an exciting project for HOCHTIEF, combining intricate civil, marine and M&E works with high specification architectural finishes. The iconic Twin Sails Bridge was designed by architects Wilkinson Eyre, the award-winning team responsible for Gateshead’s ‘blinking eye’ Millennium Bridge and engineering and environmental consultant Gifford & Partners. The bridge is part of an initiative by Poole Borough Council to regenerate the area including new homes, employment opportunities and public open space that together will lever in significant investment. It will provide critical infrastructure for 26 hectares of brownfield land and unlock one of the largest regeneration sites in the South West. Over the next 10 years, this project is expected to deliver 2,000 homes, and create up to 5,000 jobs. Construction is due to commence early summer 2010 and is expected to take 20 months and will open to the public in early 2012. |
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