another small step. or should that be revolution...

Read a small clip in the Hun today that engineering works have started
on the Sandridge Bridge at Southgate. Is proposed to turn it into a
Pedestrian/Bike crossing of river, apparently...

Bit wierd as it mimmicks the 2 bridges only 200m either side (newer
walkway bridge to East level with Elizabeth St) and the Queensbridge
St bridge.

As the Sandridge bridge doesnt currently go to/from anywhere Im
wondering what the heck they are going to do either side of the bridge
to get people on/off (especially if on bike) and why not spend money
elsewhere?



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More here,
<http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,9578911%255E2862,00.html>

Can remember recent discussions about the bridge being re-developed for
retail shopping, arcade type shopping etc.

Suppose a walkway or bicycle lane is far more beneficial, and CHEAPER
than more trendy shops in the Southbank area selling overpriced tat. Any
other thoughts?



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