THE NEW TAY BRIDGE.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2316, 19 August 1880, Page 3

THE NEW TAY BRIDGE.

The North British Railway Company’s Bill providing for the reconstruction of the Tay Bridge has been lodged in the Private Bill Office of the House of Commons, and the suspension of the Standing Orders will be asked to allow of the Bill being brought in during the present session. The Bill provides for the lowering *of the bridge from 88 to 57 feet at the highest part, as well as for alterations having for their object the greater stability of the structure. Among other things the 13 spans which fell are to be reduced to half their former fsize, so that there will be 26 instead of 13 spans in this part of the new bridge. It is not proposed at present to lay a double line on the bridge, but it will be wide enough to allow of this being done at a subsequent date if it he thought desirable. Some additional land is required for the new and the period for the compulsory purchase thereof is limited to three years. Beyond the amount required for restoration, the estimated cost of the proposed works is £200,000, which is to be raised under the Bill, and is to form part of the general capital of the North British Railway Company. It is certain that the proposed lowering of the bridge will be strenuously opposed b3 r the authorities of Perth and Newburgh, and others interested in the navigation of the Tay above Dundee.