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Gull Wing: construction of the world’s largest rolling bascule bridge

Event organised by ICE

Date
04 November 2024
Time

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Overview

This event will explore the new Gull Wing Bridge, a major infrastructure project in Lowestoft by Farrans. The presentation will dive into the bridge’s construction and the technical challenges overcome by the team, as well as its role as a catalyst to improve travel times and connectivity within the town.

The team will provide an overview of the project timeline and main elements and the construction techniques used, focusing on four areas of the works.

This is a great opportunity to learn about construction of the world’s largest rolling bascule bridge lifted by hydraulic cylinders and the techniques and innovation used to deliver the project.

In partnership with

The Institution of Structural Engineers

The Institution of Structural Engineers

The Institution is the world's largest membership organisation dedicated to structural engineering.

Speakers

Chris Adair

Chris Adair

Farrans

contracts manager

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Chris Adair

Chris is an engineer with over 25 years experience. His roles have afforded him a varied and broad experience in construction projects across numerous sectors including roads and bridges, rail, marine, renewables, commercial buildings as well as both clean and wastewater.

Tristram Browne

Tristram Browne

Farrans

project manager

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Tristram Browne

Tristram is a project manager who has been employed by Farrans Construction for 20 years since graduating from Strathclyde University in Glasgow.

He has experience in moving bridges, bridges, highways, marine engineering, onshore wind.

Key project experience:

  • Gull Wing Bridge – Lowestoft
  • Haudagain Improvement – Aberdeen
  • A737 Dalry Bypass – North Ayrshire 
Ross McWha

Ross McWha

Farrans

head of engineering

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Ross McWha

Ross is a Chartered Civil Engineer and has been employed by Farrans for over 21 years since graduating from Queen’s University. He has undertaken a range of roles, predominantly in design management, across multiple sectors including wastewater, marine and roads and bridges.

For more information please contact:

ICE Northern Ireland