Gisborne District Council

Burgess Access Bridge Replacement (Design and Construct)

This project is part of Gisborne District Council's recovery programme of works following the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

GDC requires a Contractor who has the expertise, experience and resources to construct the replacement Burgess Bridge. The Contract Works includes:
- Design and construction of a new single-lane Burgess Access Bridge over the Hangaroa River, including all structural elements such as foundations, abutments, piers (if required), scour protection, deck, barriers, surfacing, and transition works.
- The Contractor is responsible for selecting the bridge type, span arrangement, structural form, foundation system, and materials whilst ensuring compliance with the Principal’s Design Criteria.
- The design and construction of road approach works, which include earthworks, road geometry, pavement structure, surface drainage, signage, safety barriers, and tie-ins to the existing road network, all in accordance with the performance requirements set out in the Principal’s Design Criteria.
- The design and construction of all necessary retaining structures to support road embankments, bridge approaches, and associated earthworks.
- Preparation and submission of all required Producer Statements (PS1–PS4) and supporting documentation.
- Full preparation, submission and responsibility for obtaining requisite Statutory Approvals (including resource consent and building consent) for the project.

Please refer to the attached RFT documents for further information.