Replacement of River Ding Footbridge on Public Footpath CH 2/3 in Broadway, South Somerset

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Somerset County Council awarded a contract to Landmarc for the replacement of a footbridge over the River Ding near Broadway in South Somerset.

The footbridge, located on public footpath CH 2/3 in the Parish of Broadway, was constructed of two main steel beams, steel diagonal cross bracing, and steel angular upright parapet supports, clad in softwood timber including two bearers along the main beams, deck boards, two handrails on both sides, and step-over stiles at both ends.

The bridge sat on concrete pads and was held in place by poured concrete over the main beams, with the southern pad including four sleeper steps set in concrete.

The steels were painted black.

The contract value was AUD 35,000.