Munna Point Bridge Barrier

As the bridge is viewed from many angles and from many modes of transport, ie pedestrian, cyclists, motorists, paddle boats and motor boats, the design strives to create a kinetic expression, so that when the viewer shifts, it appears that the structure is moving and swaying like waves in the water and like the vegetation that moves with the water.

Each mode of transport will provide a different experience, depending upon the speed and direction of travel along, through or past the three dimensional forms and the light and shadow patterns will change throughout the day and as the seasons’ sun paths rise and fall throughout the year.

A series of vertical steel flat blades spaced at 150mm centres form a climbing barrier which allow light, breezes and ventilation. The prefabricated components can be fixed on to the existing balustrade between new steel columns which are attached to the existing supports.

A foothold is avoided on top of the existing balustrade top rail by overlapping sloped and wedged blades fixed to the front face of the vertical blades.

The entire assembly can be removed without damage to the existing balustrade structure and re-used if necessary in the future shared zone structure.