Eden Crescent Boardwalk and Bridge Concept

Background

Tauranga’s Carmichael Reserve Area in Bethlehem is a popular spot for recreational activities, but the existing waterways and ponds limit access opportunities for users. The Tauranga City Council envisaged an improved recreational trails network within the reserve with a new bridge and boardwalk providing access to the reserve from Eden Crescent area.

Project Outcomes

Tiaki’s structural team designed a new 16m x 3m upright steel truss bridge utilising timber piles and timber decking, and a 32m x 3m timber beam, and timber decked boardwalk. The bridge crosses the main stream channel within the Carmichael Reserve, while the boardwalk crosses the adjacent stormwater pond, providing safe and accessible pedestrian and cyclist access from the Eden Crescent residential subdivision. The project meets the Tauranga City Councils requirements for a durable yet attractive reserve structure.

The design accommodates a wide range of users with the balusters designed for safe cycling as the wider Carmichael Reserve forms part of the Tauranga City’s extensive cycle trail network.    Due to its location within the managed floodplain area, consideration was given to the bridge height in relation to the surrounding ground features and modelled flood heights. This design caters for potential submergence during extreme rainfall events.

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Project Details
Type of workDesign Consent Construction Monitoring Review Report
Project name:Eden Crescent Boardwalk and Bridge
Client:Bridge It NZ/Tauranga City Council
Department:Structures
Physical Address:Eden Crescent
Location:Carmichael Reserve, Bethlehem, Tauranga
Commencement:March 2021
Sign-Off Date:June 2023

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