Environment-friendly bridge with carbon ?bre reinforcement When you have 1500 km of canals and a marshy wooded area there are major savings to be made on maintenance by choosing a durable and rust- free bridge. In the eastern German town of Kolkwitz this was the consideration that made ?breglass the most cost-e?ective solution when investing in a new bridge. Long life, minimal maintenance With its network of large and small canals winding through the landscape, Spreewald, Europe's largest inland delta, needs a huge number of bridges to serve local residents and the many visiting tourists. In Kolkwitz, situated at the heart of the area, it was the prospect of low maintenance costs which prompted the planning authority to invest in a new ?breglass bridge rather than one of wood. Christian

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