Albury-Wodonga expertise has helped make the Sydney Harbour Bridge accessible to all pedestrians in time for royal visitors.
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JC Butko Engineering installed lifts at the southern and northern ends of the bridge, meaning people don’t have to climb the stairs, more than 60, to reach the bridge footpath.
Led by project director Michael Butko and project manager Sean Yea, the Border company provided design assistance, drafting, fabrication, painting, delivery and installation of lift shafts.
The brief also included the supply and installation of all external glass facade, stainless steel framing, landings, awnings and handrails. Much of the installation took place at night.
Each lift shaft is 15 metres high and each frame weighs 11 tonnes.
There is 180 square metres of fritted glass facade, with the glass imported from overseas.
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Mr Butko said JC Butko Engineering became involved via a tender process through an existing client, being brought in six months ago to finalise the design with the architects.
With the opening planned to coincide with the Invictus Games and the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, more than 50 tradespeople helped meet a tight deadline.
“It was almost unachievable when we were given the responsibility to do it,” Mr Butko said.
“As far as size and scale, it’s probably not a huge one for us but it’s certainly significant due to the coverage and exposure it’s going to get.
“We’re very proud of it, proud to be part of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it’s a pretty iconic sort of landmark.”
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