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23/05/2016

School Pupils Learn About £2.5m Renfewshire Bridge Project

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Scotland TranServ and design firm AECOM have held a construction informational event for primary school pupils in Renfewshire.

The two companies were invited by teachers from Arkleston Primary School to talk about the £2.5 million Hillington Footbridge scheme.

During the event, pupils learnt about the process of designing and building the new structure.

In addition to a tour, pupils were then allowed to create their own structures using spaghetti and marshmallows.

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David Thomson, senior engineer for Scotland TranServ, said: "We were delighted to meet with the pupils at Arkleston Primary School and share our experience in designing and building bridges that will stand the test of time.

"It was great seeing the pupils putting what they have learned into their own projects and I'm excited to see that there is a real talent for engineering amongst these young people

Head teacher, Carolyn Johnston, added: "The visit was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to learn about the construction industry and how the bridge connects the two communities of Renfrew and Hillington."

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