Newport City footbridge Newport City footbridge Newport City footbridge is a pedestrian/cycle bridge over the River Usk in the city of Newport, South Wales. The bridge links the east bank of the river in the vicinity of Rodney Parade stadium to University Plaza on the west bank. It was the first major public project in Newport Unlimited's plans to regenerate the city. The bridge won a design award from the British Construction and Steelworkers Association; the George Gibby Award 2007 by the Institution of Civil Engineers in Wales; the regeneration award by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Wales as well as
Newport Unlimited Newport Unlimited Newport Unlimited was an Urban Regeneration Company created in 2003 to help counter the impacts of the decline in heavy industry and manufacturing in the city of Newport, South Wales. It was initially given a 10-year lifespan. The company was founded by Newport City Council and the Welsh Government. During its tenure it contributed to attracting £230 million of private investment to the area. It was credited with the transformation of the city's river frontage and attracting the Ryder Cup golf tournament to Newport in 2010. The company's role was extended by a further year in 2012. In