New Bridge

After 6 long years of talking, planning, grant applications and setbacks our group can now proudly say "2025 - the year of the bridge".

Early Saturday morning 31st May the final piece of the puzzle was air lifted into place with most of the core Wildcare group on site to witness the momentous occasion.

Sincere thanks goes to the Tasmania Community Fund as the major grant provider plus Responsible Wood, Tasmania Mines, Forico, Ark Energy, HIF, Ruth Forrest MLC, Bushwalking Tasmania clubs and other private donors.

Also thanks to the crew at AJR Construct for picking up the project and delivering plus Bruce Colwell from Tasmania Helicopters for his skilful work in dropping the bridge into place.

Last but not least thanks to all of the committee members who showed resilience, perseverance and a can do attitude to get the project to completion.

So the track is now accessible all times of the year, no more wet feet crossing the shallow section or balancing over a slippery log!

The Friends of St Valentines Peak are planning an official opening of the bridge with hopefully another improvement of existing facilities to be completed prior to this.

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