Panmure Bridge Swing Span Conservation and Viewing Platform Construction

The AMETI EB1 resource consent outlines survey and conservation requirements for the historical Panmure Bridge Swing Span located on the southern bank of the Tamaki River, next to the new busway. bridge. To meet these conditions Auckland Transport has had historic heritage, conservation and coastal management plans prepared and approved.

The management plans stipulate requirements for protection, conservation maintenance and enhancement of the swing span, comprising: the remaining steel span structure, the turning mechanism and stone abutment, as well as approved methodology for working in the coastal environment.

During the EB1 consenting process, the concept for a viewing platform that will provide support and access to the swing span was agreed and has since been detailed. Construction of the viewing platform and boardwalk (including swing span conservation measures) was included in the Fulton Hogan EB1 Physical Works Contract as a Provisional Sum.

Due to delays completing detailed design and considering Fulton Hogan�s intention to sub-contract the entire works it has been determined that AT would benefit from contracting the works directly with a contractor who would be more experienced with structural and architectural building works.

Contracting direct will avoid double-ups on margins as well as remove the risk of consequential EB1 contract extension of time claims.

This procurement plan relates to the Request for Tender (RFT) opportunity to select a suitably qualified contractor to carry out the following scope of services: - Demolition and removal of the remaining ground floor and basement level of the Marina building - Temporary support and access scaffolding for the swing span - Demolition and removal of the existing boardwalk, removal of identified piles (both concrete and timber) and removal of the western-most concrete tank located beneath the existing boardwalk.

- Construction of the new observation deck - Construction of a new boardwalk - Deck lighting and power supply - Making good and concreting of access ways - Minor landscaping/planting