This unique landmark bridge is in permanent contact with the west bank of the River Hull allowing pedestrians to walk on or off the bridge during its rotation.
A key feature in the award was the distinct form which the bridge takes, which makes the bridge an instant landmark unique to Hull and its rich maritime heritage.
Qualter Hall entered the design competition for a 'new concept' pedestrian bridge for Hull Citybuild who wished to develop and regenerate the city's Eastern Banks.
Following the design and project proposal, public opinion of the people of Hull, and after numerous bid stages and presentations the company was awarded the contract.
The contract being in 2 phases, phase one to finalise all the design concepts and integrity of the superstructure and mechanical and electrical equipment, and phase two to manufacture, install and commission the bridge.
The primary structure consists of a steel section cantilevering approximately 40 metres from a 3-dimensional vierendeel girder ring approximately 16 metres in diameter.
The structure is supported by a rotating mechanism which rests on a steel ring beam.
Client: Yorkshire Forward