New 280 tonne bridge craned into position at Eton College Dorney Lake Rowing Centre ready for 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games

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Eton College Dorney Lake Rowing Centre will host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games rowing and flat-water canoeing events. A new 280 tonne bridge between the main Lake and the return channel was lifted into position by a 1,200 tonne crane 21st January 2010. The bridge leads onto the slim island between the main lake and the return channel. A further 200 tonnes of concrete and tarmac finished off the roadway on top of the bridge making the total weight is 480 tonnes

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