Somers 1990. Foot bridge over Merricks Creek restored to original standard.

OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Somers 1990. Foot bridge over Merricks Creek restored to original standard.

DATE1990

MEDIAImage

PHOTOGRAPHERDoug White

COLLECTIONBalnarring and District Historical Society

REG NO.P1120

HISTORY

Somers 1990. Education Camp bridge over Merricks Creek restored to original standard.
There was some controversy around plans to rebuild the bridge when a steel structure was suggested as replacement. However a specialist in restoration of old bridges was located and the rebuild is a replica of the previous footbridge.

SUBJECTS

Footbridges, bridges, suspension bridge

KEYWORDS

Footbridges, Merricks Creek, Somers, bridges, suspension bridge