Workers have started to tear down the remains of the bridge, which was irreparably damaged in January's Kimberley floods. It is hoped the replacement will be complete next year.
abc.net.au/news/fitzroy-bridge-demolition-begins-after-kimberley-floods/102362890The first machines have moved into the Fitzroy River to start the demolition of the bridge damaged in record-breakingResident Natalie Davey says she hopes the construction of the new bridge will be a "turning point" for the communityThe government hopes to have the replacement built by 2024
A 50-tonne excavator will take a day to break up the top of the bridge and several more to completely remove the entire structure, which was irreparablyBut it was the moment the severed bridge deck hit the water that created the loudest reverberation, which could be felt by spectators and created a small wave downstream."There was a lot of sound … it was cracking through the concrete, twisting up metal and you could hear it shake.
"It's disconnected the east and west, all sorts of trade lines, carried all that news, worry and all sorts of angst through it."Debris in the river and demolition waste will be collected and stored before being sorted into concrete and steel for recycling. Materials to build a new multi-million dollar dual lane bridge are already being stockpiled in Fitzroy Crossing.It will be 100 metres longer than the old bridge, at 270m long, and will be higher with stronger pylons.
Ms Davey, who lost her home and belongings in the flood disaster, hopes the removal of the bridge will mark a new beginning for Fitzroy Crossing."So let it be a symbol that it is a turning point for rebuilding."
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