A new footbridge that is being constructed near to the under-construction Perth Stadium in Perth, Western Australia, is now expected to cost A$16m (€11.1m/US$11.8m/£9.5m) more than originally anticipated.
According to the Sunday Times newspaper, the local government set an original budget of A$54m for the project, although this is now expected to rise to A$70m. The 400m-long steel cable-stay ‘ribbon’ bridge will connect the stadium to the city of Perth.
York Rizziani, the construction firm currently building the bridge, has requested an additional A$9m from the Western Australia government due to the change of alignment of the structure last year. When added to the latest annual report that estimates the cost at A$61m, the final total is set to rise.
Transport Minister Bill Marmion told the newspaper: “The alignment of the bridge moved 20m south, at the abutment on the Burswood side, compared to the original alignment at tender. This change occurred in August last year, early in the detailed design phase.
“York Rizzani has made a claim lodged with the state regarding the alignment. The state has not accepted the claim but is currently following a resolution process with the contractor to finalise the issue.”
The new venue is due to open in March 2018 and will be used to host AFL Aussie rules football matches.
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