Cress-brook Mill Bridge to re-open in 2024

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I gather it is hoped that the Cress-brook Mill bridge (usual access for Moat and WCJ Cornice) will be open before the end of the year. Though unlikely to be available for much (if any) of the usual climbing season.

I believe the Peak District National Park Foundation (a charity “established to raise funds to care for The Peak District National Park and make it more inclusive”) was pleasantly surprised by the success of their appeal. They raised £49k in total, including £12,024 raised via the Enthuse platform (plus gift aid). They are not seeking any more donations for this appeal but have many others.

The total cost of the contract for the work (being commissioned by the Peak District National Park Authority) was estimated at £180k.

The Authority has agreed to cover the removal costs of the existing structure (around £20,000) however the remaining funds will be need to sourced from alternative means.

It is anticipated that a large proportion of this will be covered by a Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) grant which has Access as one of its key outcomes.
[source: https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/learning-about/news/current-news/replacing-the-footbridge-at-cress[DELETE THIS]brook-mill]
 
“An incredible 26,000 plastic bottles were recycled to create the Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) bridge, which was completed with hardwood handrails. The structure is expected to have a lifespan of 120 years, with relatively minimal, regular maintenance.”
 
I had cause to speak to a bridge engineer this week on a 1970s structure that needs a survey ahead of some other works. When I mentioned that from the age the bearings would've been replaced at least once, he pulled a face which told me all I needed to know. Minimal maintenance...

In all seriousness though this is great. It'd be interesting to know the total construction cost.
 
In all seriousness though this is great. It'd be interesting to know the total construction cost.

Is it likely to be significantly different from the numbers that were going around when they were fundraising?
 
Have you ever watched Grand Designs? I had a slight cackle to myself recently when on one episode the guy said he had cost certainty as he had a fixed price. The next scene was the ground worker removing poor ground narrated regarding the cost increase as a result. Fixed price really meaning fixed price for a fixed scope! So yes, it can vary quite significantly and it's very dependant on risk allocation and contract form.
 


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