Task Example: Bridge Building

damaged bridge

This bridge had become damaged and was no longer high enough to cope with rising flood waters.

volunteers placing supporting posts

The new bridge is started by the placing of supporting posts.

fixing wood to support slats

Long strips of wood are fixed in place to support slats on the bridge.

volunteers placing slats on the bridge

Slats are placed along the length of the bridge and fixed in place.

complete section of bridge

Completed section of bridge with some of the old bridge still visible beneath. The old bridge was removed at the end of the task.