Question regarding potential foundation problems with the Elizabeth Quay pedestrian bridge. The Minister for Planning denies any awareness of such problems and details a structural analysis undertaken upon completion of the works.

AnsweredQoN 613Legislative Council
Asked
28 June 2016
Portfolio
Planning

QuestionView source ↗

ELIZABETH
QUAY — PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
613. Hon AMBER-JADE SANDERSON to the Minister for Planning:
I refer to the Elizabeth Quay pedestrian bridge.
(1) Is the
Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority aware of problems with the foundation or
footings of the pedestrian bridge?
(2) If yes to (1) —
(a) what is the nature of the
problems identified;
(b) when were the problems first
identified or raised with the MRA;
(c) are any
remedial works taking place or being planned; and, if so, what is the nature of
such works?
(d) what is
the actual or estimated cost to rectify any identified problems and by whom
will any costs be borne?
(3) If no to (1), when was a structural analysis of the
pedestrian bridge last undertaken and by whom?

AnswerView source ↗

(1) No.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) An
analysis was undertaken at the completion of the works in January 2016 by ARUP,
a structural engineering consultancy; Decmil ;
Structural Systems; and Hawkins Civil Constructions, a builder.

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