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Moddex provides the ideal barrier solution to ensure safe pedestrian access to Centennial Park, Wellsford, NZ.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
- Client: Wharehine Construction
- Location: Wellsford, New Zealand
- Project Type: Infrastructure
A Dangerous Gap: The Lack of Safe Pedestrian Access to Centennial Park
The Wellsford community faced a significant safety issue due to the lack of a continuous pedestrian route connecting Rodney Street to Centennial Park. Pedestrians were forced to cross the busy state highway twice to access park grounds, creating a dangerous situation.
The project aimed to provide a safer and more direct route by constructing a new 1.8m wide footpath to extend the existing footpath and building a dedicated footbridge over the railway tracks. Moddex installed 100m of our BR45 BridgeRail Bridge Barrier system to the footbridge to ensure safety and seamless integration with the bridge design.
The project was largely funded by the Rodney Transport Targeted Rate, with a contribution from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).
Bridging the Gap: Moddex’s Contribution to Safer Access
WSP specified Moddex’s proprietary Bridgerail BR45 system for the newly constructed footbridge. Moddex worked closely with Wharehine Construction, the contractor, to ensure the barrier system met all structural and aesthetic requirements for the project.
The construction of the bridge and abutment ramp walkways took place in multiple stages, with several design changes throughout. Moddex worked with Wharehine Construction’s Surveyor to match the IFC model updates within the Moddex internal CAD software and design team to enable fast adaption to changes as they came through.
This approach ensured everything fit perfectly with the final bridge substrate. This flexibility in design and execution showcases the advantage of Moddex’s barrier systems. Its seamless integration allows for quick adjustments, ensuring that the barrier system meets the structural and aesthetic needs of the project.
Moddex was great to deal with and happy with the final product.
Sam Downing, Wharehine Construction
