HORSHAM’S Anzac Centenary Bridge prefabricated towers are 90 per cent completed and installation should start this month.
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That is according to a memorandum from Horsham Rural City Council technical services director John Martin.
“Progress is continuing at a steady rate on fabrication of components for the Wimmera River pedestrian bridge,” Mr Martin stated.
“While it had been anticipated that fabricated components would be delivered to Horsham to enable installation commencing in early January, this is now planned to occur in the latter half of February.
These further delays are disappointing, as there is a high degree of expectation in the community about completion of the bridge, however it is important that the bridge is constructed to acceptable standards for performance, durability and safety.”
The $1.2 million pedestrian footbridge project has been delayed multiple times since construction began in November 2015.
Wet weather delay concrete pouring in July and the Wangratta contractor had issues with steel quality and labour supply late last year.
“Horsham council staff have undertaken regular inspections of the fabrication progress in Wangaratta during 2016, and this has been boosted with a Wangaratta-based bridge specialist providing weekly oversight and reporting to Horsham Council staff on progress with the bridge,” Mr Martin stated.
The two 17-metre-high cable support towers are due to be shipped to a painting contractor next week.
Prefabrication work on the deck frames, balustrades and hand rails has been completed.
The bridge ramps were about 50 per cent complete at the start of January.
“All of these components will be delivered to site during late February, with the erection works anticipated to be completed by the end of March,” Mr Martin stated.
“Further site works, including lighting, will then occur, with completion of the project anticipated by mid April.”