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Collins Street to extend to Water's Edge
Issue Date: 24 May 2001Issued By: The Minister for Major Projects and Tourism, Victoria
The Minister for Major Projects, John Pandazopoulos today announced the winning tender for construction of the Collins Street Bridge, which will create an historic link between Melbourne’s existing CBD and the water’s edge.
Thiess Pty Ltd has been awarded the tender after a two-month bidding process.
“This is not just a bridge but a major gateway to the increasingly popular 200 hectare Docklands redevelopment,” Mr Pandazopoulos said.
“The bridge will mean that visitors, workers and residents of Docklands will be integrated with the existing City grid and beyond.”
“The Collins Street Bridge will allow for the extension of Melbourne’s number one business address from the city to the waterfront.”
The elevated bridge over the Spencer Street Station and Wurundjeri Way will touch down near the soon-to-be constructed Docklands Park.
The State Government announced its commitment to the bridge in July last year, but announced today the winning tender to design and construct the bridge.
Thiess have advised that at least 90 per cent and as much as 100 per cent of bridge inputs will be sourced locally.
“It is clear that the Bracks Government’s recently-released local content policy is already delivering opportunities and jobs for local suppliers,” Mr Pandazopoulos said.
Construction of the bridge will start within two months and is expected to be completed at the end of next year. The full extension - through to the Yarra River at Victoria Harbour, turning along the water’s edge to meet at the intersection of Bourke Street - will be completed by Victoria Harbour developers Lend Lease in 2003.
“The Collins Street Bridge will be tree-lined, with tram, car, pedestrian and bicycle access,” Mr Pandazopoulos said.
The Docklands Authority has signed contracts worth a total of $4.7 billion, with $1.25 billion already constructed or in construction. Both Mirvac Yarra’s Edge and MAB NewQuay have sold four residential towers each, with MAB announcing its fifth tower to the market two weeks ago - two years ahead of plans. Parts of the stadium precinct and Digital Harbour at Comtechport are also contracted.
Work in recent months along Harbour Esplanade has seen the installation of palm trees and the pouring of coloured bands of concrete. This area will open up a new space to the public and reveal previously hidden waterfront views.
The $43 million Collins Street Bridge project is paid for initially by the State Government, but will be fully paid back by the developers of each precinct.
For more information or images about Docklands visit www.docklands.com, or call Director of Communications Sally Carbon on 9615 5504.
Attached: facts and figures about the bridge.
Collins Street Bridge
Facts and Figures
Key Elements
Collins Street Bridge will:
Thiess Pty Ltd has been awarded the tender after a two-month bidding process.
“This is not just a bridge but a major gateway to the increasingly popular 200 hectare Docklands redevelopment,” Mr Pandazopoulos said.
“The bridge will mean that visitors, workers and residents of Docklands will be integrated with the existing City grid and beyond.”
“The Collins Street Bridge will allow for the extension of Melbourne’s number one business address from the city to the waterfront.”
The elevated bridge over the Spencer Street Station and Wurundjeri Way will touch down near the soon-to-be constructed Docklands Park.
The State Government announced its commitment to the bridge in July last year, but announced today the winning tender to design and construct the bridge.
Thiess have advised that at least 90 per cent and as much as 100 per cent of bridge inputs will be sourced locally.
“It is clear that the Bracks Government’s recently-released local content policy is already delivering opportunities and jobs for local suppliers,” Mr Pandazopoulos said.
Construction of the bridge will start within two months and is expected to be completed at the end of next year. The full extension - through to the Yarra River at Victoria Harbour, turning along the water’s edge to meet at the intersection of Bourke Street - will be completed by Victoria Harbour developers Lend Lease in 2003.
“The Collins Street Bridge will be tree-lined, with tram, car, pedestrian and bicycle access,” Mr Pandazopoulos said.
The Docklands Authority has signed contracts worth a total of $4.7 billion, with $1.25 billion already constructed or in construction. Both Mirvac Yarra’s Edge and MAB NewQuay have sold four residential towers each, with MAB announcing its fifth tower to the market two weeks ago - two years ahead of plans. Parts of the stadium precinct and Digital Harbour at Comtechport are also contracted.
Work in recent months along Harbour Esplanade has seen the installation of palm trees and the pouring of coloured bands of concrete. This area will open up a new space to the public and reveal previously hidden waterfront views.
The $43 million Collins Street Bridge project is paid for initially by the State Government, but will be fully paid back by the developers of each precinct.
For more information or images about Docklands visit www.docklands.com, or call Director of Communications Sally Carbon on 9615 5504.
Attached: facts and figures about the bridge.
Collins Street Bridge
Facts and Figures
Key Elements
Collins Street Bridge will:
- improve access to Docklands waterfront from Melbourne’s number one business address.
- extend the business address, through Batman’s Hill at Docklands.
- complete the extension to Docklands with Bourke Street pedestrian bridge, La Trobe Street bridge, Dudley Street and Flinders Street.
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create a new street frontage for mixed-use development at Batman’s Hill.
Features of the bridge and extension
Collins Street Bridge will extend the current Collins Street from Spencer Street to Stadium Drive by early 2003. The extension will then go through Victoria Harbour, to the Yarra River, turning clockwise to meet Bourke Street in 2003.
The extension is 500 metres in length, and is elevated over the rail yards at Spencer Street and Wurundjeri Way.
The extension is based on the same configuration as the current Collins Street:
- Two-way central tram route
- 4.9 metre wide footpaths
- 3 metre wide traffic lanes
- 3.9 metre wide shared parking and cycling lane
- Plane trees along the footpath
A tram stop will be constructed adjacent to Spencer Street Stations suburban platform.
The extension will allow for the provision of a new road underneath Collins Street - in Batman’s Hill in Docklands.
Views will be available along with length of Collins Street and to Victoria Harbour and the Yarra River.
Construction timetable
Site preparation will commence late in May
Demolition at the Spencer Street end and Stadium Drive end will commence June 2001
Bridgework (foundation work at each end) will commence September 2001
Bridge to be completed early 2003.
Media contact: Ben Hart on 9651 5799 or 0407 445 551
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