At intervals, Hydro Tasmania has structured simple narrow crossing bridges over the Tarraleah Canal number 1. The various vintages of these crossings seem to indicate changing needs over time.
One bridge appeared to be wide enough for some sort of vehicle to cross, but I wondered where the roadway or path was located on the other side.
Occasionally other buildings and solar panels were associated with a bridge.
Once, as part of the bridge package, I saw a special viewing platform.
I knew I was near the end of the walk when I sighted the concrete top of Lake Repulse Dam.
I continued walking until the single-lane bridge over the Derwent River came into view.
I expected little traffic in this area so I walked onto the bridge for a good look down towards Cluny Lagoon and then upstream towards the Dam wall and the water being disgorged at its base.
Future postings will contain the detail and show photos of my walk through the bush along the top right of the dam wall as I headed inland around Lake Repulse Dam towards Catagunya Dam.
When I was standing close to the dam wall, I was able to look back to the wooden bridge.
I felt privileged to see this wooden bridge which must be one of the few left around Tasmania. I imagine that in not too many years’ time, a ‘modern’ metal one will replace it. Meanwhile this sturdy piece of engineering is a very attractive find located not so far from the Lyell Highway.
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