Tender awarded for Harbour Bridge cycleway ramp
The tender to build the Sydney Harbour Bridge northern cycleway ramp has been awarded with a total contract cost of $38.9 million.
Arenco (NSW) Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract to build the three-metre-wide ramp from the existing bridge cycleway to a new landing in Bradfield Park North and an Alfred Street pedestrian and cycleway upgrade.
Construction of the cycleway ramp will start mid- 2024 and take around 18 months to complete.
The cost is similar to a train station accessibility upgrade.
The ramp will improve access to Sydney’s only cross-harbour bike route east of Iron Cove, where riders currently have to dismount and negotiate 55 steps, limiting access to families, the elderly and those who are less able to carry or push a bike or e-bike.
Extensive consultation has been undertaken with the community over the last three years during the design development process.
Street works will also be undertaken and include a new zebra crossing on Alfred Street South for pedestrians and cyclists to safely cross the street. An additional $2.5 million is also being provided for Bradfield Park improvements.
The detailed design is nearing completion and will include a stunning Aboriginal artwork designed by Jason Wing and Maddie Gibbs, to recognise and celebrate the significance and iconic nature of this location.
Quotes attributable to Anna Bradley, Deputy Secretary, Cities and Active Transport, Transport for NSW:
“Transport is delighted that construction of this critical piece of infrastructure will soon start.
“The Bridge continues to evolve to meet the needs of the people of Sydney and we’re thrilled that we’re moving closer to the next iteration, a new cycleway ramp on the northern side of the bridge.
“The elevated linear bike ramp will make the cycleway more accessible to riders of all levels.
“What a great way to start the day – a ride across Sydney’s iconic bridge and spectacular harbour, currently an option only for people able to carry a bike up the 55 stairs!”