The City of Launceston has released high quality images of the final design chosen for its pedestrian bridge across the Tamar.
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City council project manager Jade Kaye said the bridge will provide residents with easy access to the North Bank area from the Seaport.
It will negate the need for pedestrians and cyclists to cross the busy Charles Street bridge and detour around the flood levee.
“Council has recently awarded the successful contractor, which will commence detailed design and move into construction at the late part of November this year,” Mr Kaye said.
“The bridge design features three arches, with the centre of the bridge clearing the one in 2000 year flood level.”
The bridge will also feature LED internal lighting, external feature lighting and two viewing platforms.
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It will also use 80 tonnes of locally manufactured steel.
The bridge is estimated to cost $3.6 million and is part of the North Bank’s $9.1 million redevelopment.
The council is contributing $1,757,095 towards the project and the rest will be split between the state and federal governments.
