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05/10/2009

Thurso Cemetery Bridge Opening Ceremony

Pupils from Miller Academy Primary School, Thurso, were centre stage on Friday at a ceremony to mark the opening of a new footbridge which forms an important pedestrian link over the River Thurso.

Primary 7 pupils have been featuring the local project in a technology project and were delighted to accept an invitation from The Highland Council to attend.

James Rollinson and Katie Moar helped Thurso Councillor John Rosie to cut the ribbon to formally open the new Mall Walk Bridge, which replaces the structure which was destroyed by river flood flow, in the storms of October 2006.

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The bridge re-establishes the river crossing which is part of a popular local walking route.

Councillor Rosie was instrumental in persuading the council to replace the Mall Walk Bridge.

He said: "I am delighted the children could join me in opening this important bridge, which re-establishes a much cherished walk for Thurso folk. It is a real bonus that the youngsters are looking at the bridge and its fascinating history in their school work."

Valued at £250,000, the bridge has a single span of more than 36 metres. Design of the new structure has been by consulting engineer Arch Henderson LLP and the contract for its construction has been completed by McGregor Construction (Highlands) Ltd.

The steel superstructure of the new bridge was fabricated and galvanized off site, for erection on completion of abutment supports on either bank of the river.

Consent for the work (which is in a Site of Special Scientific Interest) was given by Scottish Natural Heritage.

(GK/KMcA)

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