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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:bridge
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gptkbp:academic_programs
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Gifford
cable-stayed design
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gptkbp:architect
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gptkb:Foster_and_Partners
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gptkbp:architectural_style
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modern
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Newcastle_upon_Tyne
gptkb:Gateshead_Council
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:RIBA_Stirling_Prize_2002
won multiple awards
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gptkbp:closing_date
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midnight
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gptkbp:community
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enhanced connectivity between Gateshead and Newcastle.
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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local schools involved in design process
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gptkbp:community_events
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hosted on the bridge
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gptkbp:connects
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Gateshead and Newcastle
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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gptkb:BAM_Nuttall
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gptkbp:construction_cost
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£22 million
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gptkbp:construction_material
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recycled materials used
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gptkbp:construction_started
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gptkb:1998
gptkb:2001
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gptkbp:crosses
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gptkb:River_Tyne
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gptkbp:cultural_events
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frequent
light shows
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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featured in films and media
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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gptkb:icon_of_Gateshead
symbol of regeneration
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gptkbp:cyclist_access
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yes
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Sir_Norman_Foster
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gptkbp:designed_for
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non-motorized traffic
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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minimal due to design
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gptkbp:featured_in
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films and media
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gptkbp:features
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tilting mechanism
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gptkbp:function
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pedestrian and cyclist bridge
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gptkbp:has
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a unique design
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gptkbp:has_public_transport
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yes
nearby bus and metro stations
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gptkbp:height
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50 meters
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Gateshead Millennium Bridge
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:London's_Millennium_Bridge
natural forms
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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ancient Roman bridges
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gptkbp:is
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a tourist attraction
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gptkbp:is_open_to
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to pedestrians and cyclists
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gptkbp:landmark
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yes
Grade II listed
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gptkbp:length
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126 meters
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gptkbp:lighting
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LED lights
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Gateshead,_England
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gptkbp:maintenance
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gptkb:Gateshead_Council
ongoing
regular inspections
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:steel
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gptkbp:nickname
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The Blinking Eye
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gptkbp:open_to_public
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June 2001
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gptkbp:opened
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gptkb:2001
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gptkbp:opening_ceremony
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June 2001
attended by Queen Elizabeth II
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gptkbp:opening_date
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17 September 2001
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gptkbp:opening_time
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10:00 AM
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Tyne_and_Wear
Quayside redevelopment project
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gptkbp:photography
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yes
tourists
popular location for photographers
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gptkbp:public_art
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integrated into design
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gptkbp:represents
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modern engineering
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gptkbp:safety_features
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anti-slip surface
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gptkbp:significance
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iconic landmark
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gptkbp:start_date
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June 2001
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gptkbp:sustainability_features
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energy-efficient lighting
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gptkbp:symbolizes
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regeneration of the area
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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yes
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gptkbp:type
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tilting bridge
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gptkbp:uses
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pedestrian and cyclist traffic
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gptkbp:view
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gptkb:Newcastle_upon_Tyne
Quayside
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gptkbp:viewing_platform
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available for visitors
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gptkbp:visitors_per_year
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over 1 million
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gptkbp:width
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8 meters
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gptkbp:wing_configuration
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gptkb:bridge
50 meters
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Newcastle_upon_Tyne
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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