THE SHANNON BRIDGE.
PUNT TO BE CONSTRUCTED. We understand (says the Levin Chronicle) that the Main Highways Board has decided that it would bo unwise to do anything to the Shannon Bridge on its present site beyond necessary measures for the conservation of the remaining spans and timbers. Arrangements have been made by the Public Works Department with Mr Dinnie, and Departmental Engineer at Maugahao, for steps to be taken immedii alely to make the present structure secure by driving new piles to strengthen it and guard against any further loss.
in the meantime it has been decided to restore communication by means of u punt, which will enact* traffic to cross the river. Failing a suitable pontoon being located near enough to enable it to be transported to !he spot, tke.llorowhenua 10unty Council will undertake the construction of a punt to plans supplied by the Public Works Department. It is desired both iby the Department and County Council to reopen this important road at the earliest possible moment and no time will be lost, we ai'e assured, iu putting the projected work in hand.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2814, 22 November 1924, Page 3
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185THE SHANNON BRIDGE. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2814, 22 November 1924, Page 3
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