Piling works on the south side of the Govan - Partick Bridge are now complete, with the Glasgow City Region City Deal project marking another milestone as it progresses on schedule.
In total, 95 piles have been completed to create the foundations for the south landing area. Each pile is 23 metres in height and weighs four tonnes. They have been driven to a depth of 14 metres below riverbed level.
The development project includes the construction of a new pedestrian/cycle bridge over the River Clyde between Water Row in Govan and Pointhouse Quay in Partick, a connection that will re-establish the historic link between the two areas.
The bridge will be economically, environmentally and socially important as it will create a link between communities, visitor attractions and institutions of national economic importance, and is a key part of the active travel route between the University of Glasgow’s campus at Gilmorehill and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Works began on-site in January 2022, with project completion anticipated towards the end of Spring 2024.
Councillor Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council and chair of the Glasgow City Region Cabinet, said: “The Govan-Partick Bridge is significant at a local, regional and national level as it will not only reconnect communities on both banks of the Clyde, but link major institutions and emerging regeneration projects along an arc between the West End and Greater Govan. We can look forward to watching the successful progress of the bridge as the project develops in 2023.”
Scottish Government business minister Ivan McKee said: “This active travel bridge will help spur regeneration in the wider area. It highlights just how transformative projects within the Glasgow City Region City Deal can be, restoring the historic link between these well-known Glasgow neighbourhoods. The Scottish Government is investing £500 million in City Deal projects like this to improve the wellbeing of our people and places, helping promote walking and cycling in the city and advancing National Strategy for Economic Transformation goals to rebuild a green, sustainable economy.”
SOURCE - SCITTISH CONSTRUCTION NOW - https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/articles/south-side-piling-completed-for-govan-partick-bridge
