BIG ORDER FOR BRIDGES
DANISH CONTRACT FOR BRITAIN
TWO MILLION POUNDS INVOLVED British Official Wireless (Received October 7. 5.5 p.m.) RUGBY, October 6. According to an announcement by the Danish Ministry of Public Works, negotiations regarding the erection of a great bridge over the Storstroemmen have been advanced greatly during the visit of Mr Mitchell, chairman of the Dorman. Long Limited. With only minor alterations, the plans for the bridge, submitted by Dorman. Long and the price for the bridge, which involves a £2.000,000 contract, have been accepted, and work will begin at an early date. The bridge will be one of the largest of its kind in the world. BRIDGE OVER SEVERN. OPERATIONS TO COMMENCE SOON British Official Wireless (Received October 7. 5.5 p.m.> RUGBY. October 6. Plans have been completed for a bridge across the Severn at Newtham, where the river narrows to a width of 400 yards. The scheme, which is estimated to cost £250.000. is being financed privately, and only awaits the sanction of the appropriate authorities. The bridge will be 1410 ft long, and will be carried on 32 piers. It will represent a saving of 32 miles for traffic from England to South Wales.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19308, 8 October 1932, Page 17
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200BIG ORDER FOR BRIDGES Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19308, 8 October 1932, Page 17
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