Historical information

Construction activity of a new Main Road bridge over the Plenty River at Lower Plenty in 1966. The new bridge followed a realignment of the road and old Lower Plenty bridge remained in situ and is now part of the Plenty River Trail.

Includes structural members, construction personnel, vehicles and a Clarke mobile crane.

Published Diamind Valley News, Tuesday, July 19, 1966, p1
Piecing Bridge Together
A tall crane was used last Wednesday to lift and place in position the concrete and steel girders for the sub-structure of the new Lower Plenty Bridge. The picture shows the girders in position, looking towards the approach on the Lower Plenty side.

Significance

Local significance

Physical description

Black and white print

Inscriptions & markings

Marking on back of photograph - Plenty River Bridge Main Road 1969 (sic)