Refurbishment and Restore Issue 08 2018 | Page 49

Landscaping & External Works Chinese Bridge at Dumfries House Recreates Original 1899 Design A bridge what was originally designed in This original bridge was never built but now 1899 but never built has finally been brought 118 years later, it has been realised thanks to to fruition by CTS Bridges in time for a visit funding from the Dunard Fund. by Prince Charles who is the patron of Dum- fries House, Cumnock. The main central span was lifted onto the two stone piers using a 350t crane. The two side Land Engineering came to CTS Bridges spans were then placed and site welded into after securing the contract to provide an position. ornamental Chinese Footbridge over the Lugar Water at Dumfries House, Cumnock, The decorative canopy was manufactured Scotland. They had a very short programme by Jonny Briggs Joinery under a separate as the bridge had to be installed in time for a contact and once in place, the Chinese Bridge visit by Prince Charles who is the patron of was complete. Dumfries House. CTS Bridges employ both skilled joiners CTS Director Sally Preston used her and fabricators and can therefore provide expertise to recreate a structure to modern an extensive range of bridges in a variety of standards whilst keeping the style of the materials including steel and FRP or using a original design. CTS Bridges undertook the combination of steel, timber or FRP materials. fabrication modelling, manufacture, delivery and installation of the bespoke three span Please contact us for more details on our bridge. design, build and installation service for bridges and structures on 01484 606416 The design for the bridge was taken from or visit our website at www.ctsbridges. an original drawing submitted by Scottish co.uk or by email enquiries@ctsbridges. architect Robert Weir Schultz in 1899. co.uk 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 • Over 25 years experience Quality with economy - from conception to completion www.ctsbridges.co.uk 01484 606 416 www.refurbandrestore.co.uk - 49