2023

SH7866 : Newly cleared approach to Dolgarrog bridge

taken 2 years ago, near to Dolgarrog, Conwy, Wales

Newly cleared approach to Dolgarrog bridge
Newly cleared approach to Dolgarrog bridge
The river bridge has reopened after more than two years. The Dolgarrog Pipe Bridge over the Afon Conwy - which carries two water pipes that supply drinking water to over 43,000 local homes and businesses - closed to the public in January 2021 due to concerns over its condition.
Funding of £1.2m from Dwr Cymru and a £735,000 Welsh Government grant for Conwy County Borough Council was obtained. Work to strengthen, repair, and improve the bridge started in May 2022 and was completed earlier this month (June 2023).
The work has left an enhanced approach.
Dolgarrog railway station, a halt, is the other side of the bridge.
Built in 1916 this carried a branch line from the Aluminium works across the Afon Conwy to join with the Conwy Valley line.
Passenger services were withdrawn in 1932 and goods traffic ceased in 1960. The track was lifted in 1964.

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Geographical Context: Paths Rivers, Streams, Drainage Railways Construction, Development Water resources River: Afon Conwy Primary Subject: Bridge other tags: Former Railway Bridge Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · River Conwy [15] · Carries two Water Pipes [10] · Dolgarrog Station to the Aluminium Works [7] ·
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SH7866, 49 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Richard Hoare   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 26 June, 2023   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 26 June, 2023
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SH 7801 6679 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:11.0505N 3:49.6211W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SH 7795 6676
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East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
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