Bambuco Bridge
Date: 25th July 2008

After a demanding build the Bambuco Bridge was completed on Friday 18 July. The project created a great deal of public interest during its construction phase with many people regularly coming to the quayside to watch progress. The building of the bridge also attracted a great deal of media interest with a number of features on the BBC website in addition to coverage in newspapers throughout the UK.

Commenting on the project, Stella Hall Creative Director of NewcastleGateshead Initiative said “The bamboo bridge is without doubt the eighth wonder of the Tyne. Over the next four days it gives us all the opportunity to look afresh at the iconic riverscape views. We welcome people to join us for Friday’s celebrations at 10pm which promise to be a moving start to SummerTyne."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/7474731.stm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/tyne/content/image_galleries/bambuco_gallery.shtml