Cable-stayed bridge
    Cable-stayed bridge

    Infrastructure

    Upgrading UK transport infrastructure for the 21st century

    £600 million Mersey Gateway Bridge project financing.

    Sector Infrastructure
    Sub-sector Transport
    Location United Kingdom

    Opportunity

    The 55-year old Silver Jubilee bridge in Cheshire, UK was carrying 10 times its expected capacity and the UK Government prioritised its upgrade.


    Approach

    Macquarie acted as lead equity sponsor, mezzanine debt provider, sole financial adviser and debt arranger, as well as providing interest rate swap and insurance solutions, to support the £600 million project.

    Outcome

    First free-flow toll-collection project in the UK, with improved air quality, public transportation, walking and cycling facilities.1

    Six-lane 2km

    cable-stayed toll bridge

    4,000+

    new jobs created2

    Opened on time

    and on budget in Oct 2017

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