SEPT 2018

BRIDGE INSTALLATION TASMAN CLOSURE

The City of is working with Fulton Hogan The overall cost of the bridge is $11 million. – our bridge construction partner – to install a $8 million is being provided by the Australian new, all-abilities pedestrian and bicycle bridge Government through the Anzac Centenary Public over the to link two of Hobart’s Fund, with the Tasmanian Government initially most significant places of remembrance – the underwriting this cost. The balance of the cost is Cenotaph and Soldiers Memorial Avenue on the funded by the . . The Centenary of ANZAC commemorates 100 years The bridge is timed to be completed by of service and sacrifice by Australian service men 11 November 2018 to align with the Centenary and women in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping of the Armistice that ended the First World War operations since World War One. on the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month of 1918. The Tasman Highway will be CLOSED between the and Brooker Avenue from: Friday 12 October 7 pm – Monday 15 October 6 am • Expect delays of up to 30 minutes and avoid unnecessary travel. • If you are travelling from north of Risdon Road to the eastern shore or north from Lindisfarne to the western shore, please use the . • There will still be access to the city centre and the Hobart Aquatic Centre will operate as usual. PLANNING YOUR TRIP • Expect delays of up to 30 minutes, allow extra time for travel and follow the detour signs. Avoid unnecessary travel. • If you are travelling from north of Risdon Road to the eastern shore or north from Lindisfarne to the western shore, please use the Bowen Bridge. • If you are travelling to the airport, please allow enough time to catch your flight. • If you are using public transport, please check updated timetables. We will do our very best to minimise disruption and we kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.

• Access to CORNELIAN BAY AND THE • The REGATTA GROUNDS will not be available CEMETERY will be available. Take the Brooker for parking during the weekend bridge Highway to access Cornelian Bay, if you are installation. Pedestrian and bicycle paths will be coming from the eastern shore consider using the retained; however, expect some minor detours. Bowen Bridge. • Access to the AQUATIC CENTRE will be • Access to the QUEENS DOMAIN sporting available; however, parking will be limited to precinct will be available and local traffic will be accommodate buses, taxis and emergency managed in the Domain. service vehicles. Please consider walking or riding to the centre. • Access to the GLEBE will be available for local traffic. • PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND EMERGENCY SERVICE VEHICLES will have priority access. • Access to the ROYAL TASMANIAN BOTANICAL GARDENS AND GOVERNMENT HOUSE will be • The annual DOGS ON THE DOMAIN EVENT will available. Local traffic will be managed in take place as scheduled on Sunday 14 October. the Domain. Access to the venue, Soldier’s Memorial Oval will be available and local traffic will be managed in • Some restrictions to ABERDEEN STREET will be the Domain. in place to allow access for Metro buses, taxis and emergency service vehicles. WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS? Fulton Hogan Communications: For updates, follow the City of Hobart on: M 0409 673 776 CityofHobartOfficial E [email protected] cityofhobarttas

For more information about the project, visit hobartcity.com.au/tasmanbridge ABOUT THE BRIDGE The 2013 Queens Domain Master Plan identified the need to construct a link over the Tasman Highway. The location for the new bridge builds on the City’s Inner City Action Plan responding directly to the key recommendations from the Gehl Architects Report, Hobart 2010 Public Spaces and Public Life – a city with people in mind. The pedestrian and cycling bridge will provide a safe connection between the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre, the many sporting facilities on the Domain and the Regatta Grounds, the intercity cycleway and . One of ’s leading architectural firms Denton Corker Marshall (DCM) designed the bridge in partnership with Arup, Inspiring Place, and BPSM Architects. The works on the bridge use local subcontractors and suppliers, along with steel fabricated by Haywards – a Launceston-based premier steel fabrication and engineering company. Protective measures are also in place to preserve vegetation and cultural heritage sites during the build. KEY FEATURES • A high quality design to provide a visually striking gateway into the city of Hobart. • Accessible to people of all abilities. • Well-lit for the safety of all users. • Over 6.5 m high for over-sized vehicles over two lanes of the Tasman Highway and a minimum of 5.4 m high over all other lanes.