Darul Hana Bridge
Darul Hana Bridge
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| Coordinates | 1°33′41″N 110°20′46″E / 1.56142°N 110.346°E |
| Carries | Pedestrians |
| Crosses | Sarawak River |
| Locale | North and south Kuching |
| Maintained by | Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Footbridge |
| Total length | 276 m |
| Width | 32.5 m |
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Longest span | 133 m |
| History | |
| Designer | KTA (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd |
| Constructed by | PPES Works (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd |
| Opened | 11 November 2017 |
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The Darul Hana Bridge (Malay: Jambatan Darul Hana; Jawi: جسر دار الحناء) is a pedestrian bridge in Kuching, Sarawak, situated near the Kuching Waterfront and crosses the mouth of Sarawak River. It is the only pedestrian bridge that connects both north and south of Kuching, the state's capital city.[1][2][3]
Overview
The idea to build the Darul Hana Bridge was first proposed by Abdul Taib Mahmud in 2013 while he was still the Chief Minister of Sarawak. It was tentatively to be named the Golden Bridge.[4] Before the construction began, the Golden Bridge sparked controversy when some of the boatmens, collectively known as Pak Tambang, express their concerns that the bridge would disrupt their activities.[5]
The Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) was commissioned to implemented the project, while PPES Works (Sarawak) and Naim Land was entrusted as the construction contractor in a joint venture.[6] Construction began with its exact date is undisclosed at cost of RM35 million and built near where the last British Governor, Sir Alexander Waddell crossed the Sarawak River from the Astana to the opposite bank, on the last days of British administration in Sarawak.[7] Construction was completed in June 2017 with the deck's last steel segment was lifted in place.[6]
Design and specification
Darul Hana Bridge's design was inspired by yin and yang concept. Its distinctive ‘S’-shape, has also resembles the letter "S", which stands for Sarawak. The bridge has a 335-metre-long floor, supported by two 45-metre-high cables from a steel tower with a 48-degree inclination spanning the Sarawak River. Its design, complete with two observation decks resembling the hornbill-inspired structures of traditional Bidayuh bamboo bridges, was the brainchild of KTA (Sarawak) with the final touches, equipped with an LED lighting system.[6][8][9]
Opening
The bridge was officially opened to public on 11 November 2017 and officiated by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak, Abdul Taib Mahmud.[10][11][8] Darul Hana is an Arabic term which means 'a peaceful and tranquility place or residential area' and it was chosen by Taib as the name of the bridge.[12][13] During the bridge's launching, he described the bridge as "the symbol of Sarawak", while stated it is a "heritage trail to those who come here".[6]
Gallery
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Darul Hana Bridge at dusk, with The Astana was seen visible below -
The bridge at night, decorated with colourful LED lights -
Kuching Waterfront, where the bridge was seen during the broad daylight -
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The New Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building was seen visible from the Darul Hana Bridge -
Night lights at the bridge
See also
References
- ^ Chew, Khai Seng; Choong, Kok Keong; Lichok, Lainus (6–8 September 2017). The Golden Bridge - A Footbridge Over the Sarawak River. Footbridge 2017 Berlin - Tell A Story. Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin). doi:10.24904/footbridge2017.09322.
- ^ Marlinda Mardzuki (4 January 2018). "Jambatan Darul Hana produk pelancongan terbaharu". Utusan Borneo. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ Priscilla Tawie (14 November 2017). "Bridging the gap: Darul Hana Bridge". Sarawak Tribune. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ Nigel Edgar (21 August 2013). "The Golden Bridge - Kuching's next icon of harmony". The Star Online. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ Irene C. (7 June 2017). "'New Golden S Bridge to improve connectivity'". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d Rusnan Mustafa (13 November 2017). "Jambatan Darul Hana pelengkap keindahan Kuching". Utusan Borneo. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ "Jambatan Darul Hana". Sinar Harian. 20 January 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Sarawak TYT declares open "S" bridge, renames it Darul Hana Bridge". Dayak Daily. 12 November 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ Cheng Sim (3 August 2025). "The unsung corner of Asia you should visit now – before everyone else does". The Telegraph. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
Spare a moment after dark to wander across the pedestrian Darul Hana Bridge, illuminated by LED bulbs, to enjoy the view of the Sarawak River.
- ^ Mohd Roji Kawi (14 November 2017). "Opening of RM35m Darul Hana Bridge over Sungai Sarawak". New Straits Times. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ "RM35m Darul Hana Bridge at Kuching Waterfront officially opens". Malay Mail. 12 November 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ Ekhwan Haque Fazlul Haque (18 November 2017). "Indahnya Darul Hana". Harian Metro. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ "Jambatan 'damai dan tenang' Darul Hana refleksi keindahan bandaraya Kuching". Astro Awani. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
External links
Media related to Darul Hana Bridge at Wikimedia Commons
- "Darul Hana Bridge". Sarawak Tourism Board.