Sunderland’s Northern Spire bridge scoops special award

[Deleted member 27897]

Sunderland’s Northern Spire bridge scoops special award

"The stunning structure, delivered by Farrans Victor Buyck for Sunderland City Council, was presented with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) 200 Special Project Award at the organisation’s Robert Stephenson Awards, which recognise engineering excellence in North East infrastructure projects."

WDSCC

 

[HABA87]

It's a pretty niche award, which other nominees were there?

Well done all the same, it looks impressive from what I've seen.

 

[Binxy]

Soon to become the north's most recognisable landmark.

 

[ProfessionalMackem]

Soon to become the north's most recognisable landmark.

Steady on fella. It is nice I agree. But let's not gan over board

 

[Deleted member 27897]

Soon to become the north's most recognisable landmark.

Personally I don't think it will eclipse the Tyne Bridge, The Millennium Bridge or the Angel of the North.

 

[Binxy]

Steady on fella. It is nice I agree. But let's not gan over board

Give it six month and it will be the backdrop to Look North.

 

[ProfessionalMackem]

Give it six month and it will be the backdrop to Look North.

Loving the optimism mate.

 

[EDGE]

When's it opening?

 

[becs]

Haway the bridge

 

[Narraback]

Soon to become the north's most recognisable landmark.

Yep, the most iconic bridge between the Humber and the Forth