Hochtief will build the bridge over the next 20 months. Engineer for the bridge is Gifford, whose chairman Gordon Clark congratulated the Borough of Poole 'for its tenacity and sheer determination to deliver this project'.

He added: "We particularly look forward to the day the bridge will become the landmark cornerstone of the regeneration of this area and of Poole as a whole, as well as providing important improvements to travel in the area. I really hope the people of Poole will take pride in the Twin Sails Bridge for many years to come."