Main contractor Farrans Construction said that 95 piles have been installed to create the foundations for the south landing area. Each pile is 23m in height and weighs four tonnes. They have been driven to a depth of 14m below riverbed level.
The new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Clyde will link Water Row in Govan and Pointhouse Quay in Partick to re-establish the historic link between the two areas.
David Buchanan, project manager at Farrans Construction, said: “This is the first significant construction milestone of this project, and we are pleased that we are running to programme. Marine piling is a challenging activity that can be heavily impacted by adverse weather, tidal conditions and unforeseen obstructions in the river. Our next step is to complete the southern cofferdam, dewater and start concrete works on the southern pier on which the bridge will pivot.”
The bridge's design (above) was revealed in 2019 (link opens in new tab). Works began on site in January 2022, with project completion anticipated towards the end of spring 2024.
