By Craig Westcott
Eric Taylor Limited has been awarded the contract to replace the Emma Hennessey Bridge at Sgt. Ned Nugent’s Park in Kelligrews.
The Foxtrap construction company will be paid some $340,150, including HST, for the job, with work expected to begin September 1.
Harbourside Engineering, which was hired by the Town of CBS to assess the state of the bridge, recommended its replacement.
The bridge, which is named after a well-known Kelligrews woman, serves as the main link between the rugby pitch and the rest of the park and is a picturesque place to take a break along Kelligrews River when visiting the park.
"The proposed work includes, but is not limited to, the replacement of the existing bridge superstructure, including the timber beams and timber deck, with a new reinforced concrete deck supported by steel girders," according to a briefing note prepared for council. "The project will also include partial reconstruction of the existing timber crib abutments with reinforced concrete beam seats and backwalls, the supply and installation of new steel handrails, and regrading of the trail near the bridge to tie into the new superstructure."
The work is scheduled to be completed by November 16.
