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Funding Secured to Replace Windle Hill Bridge in Neston

The popular stretch of the Wirral Way has been inaccessible for disabled visitors, for quite some time.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has secured funding to replace Windle Hill Bridge in Cuckoo Lane, Neston.

Originally constructed by volunteers of the 106 field squadron Royal Engineers during August 1969 the bridge has served the community for over fifty years.

The previous structure was retired in April 2023 following an inspection which found safety concerns. The bridge was beyond practical repair and unsafe for use.

Following a feasibility and design report, a composite bridge made from steel and timber will be installed. The wood used will be Ekki, an incredibly strong and naturally durable timber.

Funding has now been secured, with contributions from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, S106 monies and capital funding, and work will commence over the summer after the fabrication of a new bridge.

Councillor Karen Shore, the Council's Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and Highways, said: "This is wonderful news. Once open the new bridge will allow visitors, the local community and businesses to once again use the Wirral Way after the 12-month closure, connecting west Cheshire residents with residents in Wirral."

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Elgreco

At 21:02 on 23rd March 2024, Elgreco commented:

By the time the bridge is replaced it will be more like 18 months not 12 months.
Maybe if the council hadn't wasted money on the Quarry rd one way debacle the bridge could have been replaced sooner.

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CO Jones

At 09:08 on 3rd April 2024, CO Jones commented:

Make sure you find the negative in a good news story. Its essential. its why these forums exist. For people to moan about good news.

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