WORK STARTS FOR BRIDGE MOVE

30 June 2005

Work has started on preparing the new seafront site for Swansea's old Slip Bridge. Specialist lifting equipment will be drafted in to lift the bridge into position at its new home on July 10. Groundworks for the project are now underway.

The Slip Bridge originally spanned Oystermouth Road but was taken down following an inspection which highlighted its poor condition. Specialist bridge contractors have been busy carrying out vital steel repairs to the landmark structure and making sure the bridge can withstand the forces of nature for many more years.

Its new site will form part of the popular walking and cycling route along Swansea's seafront.

John Hague, Swansea Council's cabinet member for the environment, said: "This is an exciting project which will give the bridge a new lease of life to remain as a prominent and striking feature of Swansea Bay."