Fort Projects: Otara Creek Bridge & Paths

Pedestrian Arts Foot Bridge - Otara Creek Reserve, Otara

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The Manaia posts stand prominently over the bridge

Boardwalk deck structure leads up to bridge section

Timber piles support the boardwalk approach

Large 20m long glulam beams span the creek

A large Watercare pipeline restricted the use of large cranes. We therefore winched the 2.1 tonne glulams across the creek

A smaller crane erected the Manaia posts

Lifting the Manaia posts in from each side of the creek

Manaia posts reflectthe different manu in the area - Kereru, Piwaiwaka etc

Colourful side plates depicting reflections of sunset off the water

Colourful deck plates depicting reflections of the sky

Client: Auckland Council
Designer: Frame Group (interpreting the artistic design of Moko-Ia Creative House
Completed: February 2020

This project replaced an existing bridge well passed it's use by date, plus upgraded the approach paths in the Otara Creek reserve. The bridge was designed as an enhancement to the whole area; being curved in both plan and elevation and carrying large decorative Manaia posts and colourful plates. The deck and side skirts were constructed from diagonal patterns of both Greenheart and Purpleheart timber.

It projects a playful and prominent structure that stands boldly in place over the creek. Attention to detail was vital on this project with the finish on the artistic features being paramount to the overall success of this bridge.

The bridge is an artistic bridge with many features that require the very high level of quality that Fort Projects has a reputation for.