Design Buy Build Issue 28 2017 | Page 117

Landscaping & External Works Chinese Bridge at Dumfries House Recreates Original 1899 Design A bridge what was originally designed in 1899 118 years later, it has been realised thanks to but never built has finally been brought to funding from the Dunard Fund. fruition by CTS Bridges in time for a visit by Prince Charles who is the patron of Dumfries The main central span was lifted onto the two House, Cumnock. stone piers using a 350t crane. The two side spans were then placed and site welded into Land Engineering came to CTS Bridges after position. securing the contract to provide an ornamen- tal Chinese Footbridge over the Lugar Water The decorative canopy was manufactured by at Dumfries House, Cumnock, Scotland. They Jonny Briggs Joinery under a separate contact had a very short programme as the bridge and once in place, the Chinese Bridge was had to be installed in time for a visit by Prince complete. Charles who is the patron of Dumfries House. CTS Bridges employ both skilled joiners CTS Director Sally Preston used her expertise and fabricators and can therefore provide to recreate a structure to modern standards an extensive range of bridges in a variety of whilst keeping the style of the original design. materials including steel and FRP or using a CTS Bridges undertook the fabrication mod- combination of steel, timber or FRP materials. elling, manufacture, delivery and installation of the bespoke three span bridge. Please contact us for more details on our design, build and installation service for The design for the bridge was taken from an bridges and structures on 01484 606416 or original drawing submitted by Scottish archi- visit our website at www.ctsbridges.co.uk tect Robert Weir Schultz in 1899. or by email [email protected] This original bridge was never built but now CTS really is your one stop shop for the complete bridge package... • Complete bridge design, manufacture & installation packages • Advice given on suitable styles of bridge • Cost effective solutions. • In house design service, CAD & 3D • Installation all over the UK, assembled or kit form Quality with economy - from conception to completion • Over 25 years experience www.ctsbridges.co.uk 01484 606 416 117