The Project Client: TasRail Value: $5.29M Completed: April 2014 10b Industrial Drive PO Box 812 Ulverstone TAS 7315 Phone: (03) 6425 6530 Fax: (03) 6425 6112 Email: info@vec.com.au www.vec.com.au ABN 42 067 541 879 Forth River Rail Bridge Replacement The original eight span bridge was constructed in 1885. It comprises of a timber ballast deck which is supported by two 1900mm deep wrought-iron girders with lateral and diagonal cross-bracing noted at regular intervals. On analysis of options it was recommended to completely replace the existing structure on a new southern alignment. The works included the design and construction of a new 135 metre, 4 span reinforced concrete bridge with new concrete sleepers and a full length walkway together with 490 metres of new r

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