Tirohanga Whānui Bridge - anti-throw and fall protection mesh screens
By SRS Group NZ Ltd
When the NZ Transport Agency commissioned a footbridge to pass over Auckland’s Northern Motorway at Albany, SRS Group and partners Ronstan Tensile Architecture stepped in to help.
Tirohanga Whānui Bridge, which means ‘panoramic view’ in Te Reo Māori, sits at the top of Spencer Ridge, connecting Albany Westfield Shopping Centre and business precinct with a busy residential area. SRS Group was engaged to undertake the complex installation of detailed mesh panels and connections in two sections; to act as anti-throw and fall arrest protection above the bridge deck, and to enclose the services area below the deck.
Our expert installers worked closely with Ronstan, who engineered, designed and detailed the mesh panels and connections. Their high-quality stainless steel Carl Stahl X-Tend Mesh was specified for the job, and they also supplied ACS3-SSM16 cable systems for the top cables, each with two joiners.
The result is an attractive, functional footbridge that has quickly become an iconic local landmark. Highly visible from a distance, its distinctive red steel colouring and stainless steel mesh make it an eye-catching sight for pedestrians, cyclists and passing motorway traffic below.
Architect: Wells Architects / Planners Ltd
Engineer: Aurecon
Client: NZ Transport Agency
Completion date: Early 2019
Banner image @ Mark Scowen Photography
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SRS Group is New Zealand’s original and leading supplier of architectural rigging, fabrication and foliage green wall solutions, as well as offering bridge design consultancy services within the wider Auckland region.
With over 50 years of combined experience, our specialist teams work closely with key players in the construction industry to deliver end-to-end solutions across the civil, commercial and high-end residential markets.
Architectural Rigging Solutions
As New Zealand’s first dedicated architectural rigging company, we understand the importance of quality components. That’s why we’ve joined forces with Ronstan Tensile Architecture who supply only the highest quality componentry for all our rigging solutions. We’re also a cable manufacturer, with impressive onsite and on-request capabilities.
Design Consultancy Services
In 2020, SRS Group was hand-picked to join an exclusive and expert panel of design consultants for Auckland System Management (ASM). We work with Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and Panuku Development Auckland, offering our design expertise in the production of bridges across regional transportation systems. Our tensile mesh panel installations have been used on iconic bridges and transport network systems across the wider Auckland region, providing striking yet functional anti-throw and fall protection safety measures.
Fabrication
SRS Group is one of the country’s most trusted metal fabricators. Our experienced team can take care of the full fabrication process – whether you require our design expertise or already have a plan in place. From designers to project managers and fabricators, we’ll manage the end-to-end job in-house: developing a design using the latest CAD technology, managing the fabrication and looking after the on-site installation.
Green Walls
We are your solution for all manner of green wall support system requirements. SRS Group will manage all aspects of green infrastructure delivery – from design, through to the installation of support systems, and with our strong relationship with landscape specialists we can also arrange everything from planting, irrigation to ongoing maintenance.
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