of stainless steel on a large scale but on a whole life
basis is cheaper than black steel considering the
repainting costs. Architectural vertical strip lighting
was introduced in the steel section of the towers,
Figure 39.
The design as actually constructed is a structurally and
visually enhanced development of the Reference
Scheme and fulfilled the Owner’s desire of a unique
bridge in the urban landscape of Victoria Harbour.
On a personal level as the Project Manager this bridge
increased my knowledge of design for ultra-long span
cable stay bridges that can cope with extreme events
of typhoon winds, seismicity and ship impact,
knowledge that came in useful in design of
Queensferry Crossing.
Figure 39: View of the bridge with strip lighting in towers
G. Jizhou Bridge – Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge (2008- 2018)
Jizhou Bridge is part of the 43km dual 3-lane with
hardshoulder expressway across the mouth of the
Pearl River estuary which will connect Hong Kong with
Zhuhai and Macao, Figure 40.
As the bridge joins Hong Kong, Macao and Mainland
waters a joint committee comprising of members
from Hong Kong Highways Department, Macao and
Mainland authorities was formed to overlook the
design and construction of the bridge in the Mainland
and Macao waters. The design has had to satisfy the
design codes of both Hong Kong and mainland.
In 2008 following a bid submission Arup in joint
Figure 40: HZMB Components
1/2018