ICONIC NEW CANAL BRIDGE LOWERED INTO PLACE

[annie]

I have been watching the building preparation of this for weeks on my canal walks - fantastic!!!!
the work they are putting in on the Weavers' Triangle project is wonderful


ICONIC NEW CANAL BRIDGE LOWERED INTO PLACE –
A MAJOR MILESTONE AND FEAT OF ENGINEERING AT THE HEART OF BURNLEY'S ‘ON THE BANKS’ DEVELOPMENT

Barnfield Construction lowered a new canal footbridge into position yesterday at the heart of the On The Banks development in the Weavers’ Triangle.

After several hours of preparation for the delicate manoeuvre, a 500 tonne crane lowered the new footbridge into position across the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, which was quite a feat of engineering.

The new footbridge, which weighs 50 tonnes and spans over 50 metres, has been clad in glass and corten to align with the surrounding On The Banks development and to interact with the new public realm scheme which is currently underway.

The footbridge will incorporate LED lighting into the handrails, keeping with the mix of historic and modern features within the unique canalside mixed use development.

Although the new footbridge is now in situ, it won’t be open to the public until the completion of the Sandygate Square, which will include a new amphitheatre and canalside terrace. Once opened the footbridge will truly open up the On The Banks development in line with the masterplan linking the area to the town centre.

On The Banks is one of the largest heritage led regeneration schemes in the country which will help put Burnley on the map as a place where enterprise and innovation are thriving.

Please see timelapse of bridge being lowered into place
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[maureenho]

23m 23m 23m

The time lapse makes it looks so easy.

[Rosalind]

23m Looks good.

[wendy]

it is amazing to see this,  tha22222 tha22222

[chenrezig]

WOW!  tha22222 for sharing this ... great video ..