en.Wedoany.com Reported - The first pile foundation for the main bridge of the cultural tourism infrastructure project along the Rongjiang North River at Jieyang Tower Square in China has officially commenced drilling. The project, undertaken by CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd., marks the entry into the main construction phase.
The main bridge pile foundations adopt rotary drilling technology, with the first pile having a diameter of 1.8 meters. A total of 20 piles are planned, with a combined length of 1,446.5 meters, each ranging from 68 to 76 meters in depth, representing typical long-pile construction. According to Tang Wenwu, project manager of CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering, the total bridge area is approximately 12,000 square meters. The main bridge features a through-type steel structure tied-arch design with a main span of 200 meters. The main bridge cross-section is arranged in three sections: a 7-meter-wide sunken lane in the center for motorcycles and non-motorized vehicles, flanked by sidewalks ranging from 4 to 7 meters in width. An "X"-shaped elevated platform is set at the center of the main bridge to connect the sidewalks on both sides.
The Rongjiang North River serves as the core waterway corridor of Jieyang. The project is located in the central waterfront area of Rongcheng District, connecting two major urban landmarks: Jieyang Tower Square on the north bank and Wanda Plaza on the south bank. Construction scope includes bridge works, road and traffic engineering, lighting, landscaping, water supply and drainage, and public building works. Upon completion, the project will facilitate travel for residents along the route, enhance urban quality, and promote integrated cultural and tourism development.
Zhang Runxin, on-site project manager of CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering, stated that the construction team adheres to the principles of "planning first, meticulous control." By optimizing construction techniques, they aim to mitigate the impact of noise and wastewater on the surrounding environment and river ecology. Additionally, they strengthen risk prevention and quality control to address technical challenges such as hole collapse and pile breakage during long-pile construction under complex geological conditions, ensuring safe and controllable construction while achieving coordinated progress in engineering and ecological protection.
On the north bank of the bridge, the Jieyang Cultural Exhibition Center project, also undertaken by CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering, is entering its final sprint phase. Following the philosophy of "restoring the old as old, revitalizing utilization, and digital empowerment," the project involves comprehensive renovation, upgrading, and functional reshaping of Jieyang Tower. The renovation covers a total area of 8,007 square meters, with 6,365 square meters on the first and second floors designated as thematic exhibition areas, and a 1,642-square-meter terrace on the third floor undergoing simultaneous upgrades. The project team has completed the renovation and upgrade of facilities including security monitoring, fire protection, air conditioning, electrical wiring, and floor leakage repairs, restored the exterior facade, and upgraded the lighting system. Jieyang Tower will be transformed into a cultural exhibition center and city reception hall showcasing intangible cultural heritage, cultural innovation, and historical heritage, providing high-quality cultural tourism experiences for both out-of-town and local visitors, achieving dual benefits in culture and economy.
