Nga Hau Mangere – The Old Mangere Bridge

COMMUNITY / CIVIC

• PROJECT

  Nga Hau Old Mangere Bridge

• CLIENT

  Waka Kotahi - NZ Transport Agency

• LOCATION

  Mangere, Manukau Harbour Auckland

• STATUS

  Completed

• COLLABORATORS

  • Aurecon, Isthmus, Mathew von Sturmer

  • Artists: Sunnah Thompson, Johnson Witehera

• AWARDS

  • The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design International Architecture Award, Bridges and Infrastructure

  • Architizer A+Awards Special Mention

  • Concrete NZ Nauhria Industry Awards Excellence in Concrete for the Community Highly Commended

  • Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects, Auckland Architecture Award, Planning & Urban Design

  • Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects, Resene Colour Award

  • Hera Innov8 Rerehua Award (Steel is beautiful)

  • Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects, New Zealand Architecture Award, Planning and Urban

Much more than just a bridge, it has become a magnet that nurtures community connections

This new footbridge to connect Mangere and Onehunga replaces the current well-worn bridge, which is a key link for cyclists and pedestrians from both communities. It sits beside SH20, curved in form to allow ample visibility of the entire bridge for users and permit the current bridge to remain in use whilst the new one is constructed. This curve re-orients the pedestrian to face either Mangere Mountain or One Tree Hill/Mangakeikei. The structure is supported by an efficient load bearing arch, eloquently creating a design feature whilst providing a key functional requirement.

The bridge is extra wide, with additional bays to accommodate a variety of pursuits, from walking and cycling to fishing and generally hanging about.