MPs
“We can see the positive effects (of regeneration) just by visiting The Sage Gateshead or the Gateshead Millennium Bridge on the banks of the Tyne.”
John Prescott, Deputy Prime Minister, Thursday 27 January 2005.
“Anyone who has visited the Quayside area knows what my honourable friend is saying is absolutely right and I think that the centre itself (The Sage Gateshead) and the whole of that development is a testament to the vision and leadership that has been offered locally and I think it's one of the reasons why people think it's now one of the places to go in Europe.”
Tony Blair, Prime Minister, Wednesday 19 January 2005.
Press
"Pictures of the River Tyne's Latest Landmark have also been beamed around the world on television and have appeared in newspapers and magazines in countries from America to Australia and from Norway to Nepal."
The Evening Chronicle, Wednesday, 13 December 2000.
"The magnificent Gateshead Millennium Bridge stood proudly alone yesterday, as it took its place on the Tyneside skyline."
The Journal, 24 November 2000.
"Local councillors in Newcastle and Gateshead hailed the new Gateshead Millennium Bridge as another symbol of the region's future."
The Engineer, November 2000.
"It was a day for the history books as the River Tyne's most elegant bridge was inched into position between the Newcastle and Gateshead river banks.
"Crowds packed both banks and the Tyne Bridge in brilliant sunshine to admire the £22 million Gateshead Millennium Bridge."
Financial Times, 21 November 2000.
"Hail the New Gateshead Millennium Bridge! This latest addition to the Tyneside skyline instantly won a place in people's hearts with its innovative style and graceful appearance."
The Journal, 28 November 2000.
"The pedestrian and bicycle bridge is a beauty and re-engages the town with its river - a rare delight in Britain."
The Independent on Sunday 5 November 2000.
"The nation watched on in awe as the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the first of its kind in the world, was slotted into place."
Bradford Telegraph & Argus, 28 November 2000.
Members of the Public
"I think it's brilliant, I like the fact it's a pedestrian bridge, I like the design too - it's simple and straightforward and doesn't detract from the Tyne Bridge."
Anna Russo-Morwood from Blanchland
"I think it looks very nice, very pleasing on the eye."
Terry Wimott, from Grays in Essex.
"It's beautiful, the shape is marvellous and we should be proud of it."
Robert Mowbray from Low Fell.
"It looks great, I'm really impressed. It's very smart and not too much."
Ian Hopper from South Shields.
"I love it," he says. "It's not just functional, it's really artistic and it's a design I would have chosen myself because it's beautiful. "It's time Gateshead had a bridge to be proud of”.
Malcolm Wood from Ponteland