Unity Bridge

The Unity Bridge, a new pedestrian bridge across the Baakens River
This pedestrian bridge connects the Vuyisile Mini Square node to the Baakens Valley Node creating a dignified pedestrian gateway to the city.
The pedestrianized link strengthens the physical connection between the urban and natural environment. The growing student housing accommodated in central is served with this intervention by providing easy pedestrian access to the popular public park in the Baakens Valley node, a site frequently hosting informal soccer games. The bridge also unlocks parking on the CBD side of the valley when the adjacent Tramways building hosts large events.
Completion Date
2020
Client
Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA)
Location
Central, Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth
Architects
Imbono Architects
Structural Engineers
Burden Consultants
Electrical Engineers
CA du Toit Eastern Cape (Pty) Ltd
Civil Engineers
Engineering Advice & Services (Pty) Ltd
Contractor
LEEK Construction

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