Wangaena Bridge.
dri tfae" indlfdil of C)r tflßtehet 1 ! ••«*<} pointed out that it was now twelve months since the bridge had been destroyed, it was decided to obtain the necessary specifications as soon as possible with a view of oalling for tenders for the erection of the Wangaehu Bridge. It ia intended to utillise the existing 33ft span and the pier. The span will he raised and the pier strengthened, and in addition there will be two lift spans.We 80ft span and one 15ft span, all on pile piers, all the piles being of ironbark except those on the end pier. The superstructure will be raised to give a clearance of from 7ft to Bft above the List flood. The' proposed bridge is designed by Mr W. H. Halea, Engineor-in-Cbief to the Pnblio Works Department.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9386, 12 March 1898, Page 2
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135Wangaena Bridge. Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9386, 12 March 1898, Page 2
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