Fergusson Bridge (or the Low-level bridge) is a pre-cast,

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bridge in

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, spanning the

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. It cost £41,000, was designed by North, Swarbrick, Mills & Westwood and opened in 1964. It was named after Governor-General Sir Bernard Fergusson. The bridge is on the site of the original 1870 bridge and the 1876 Red Bridge.

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Google Street View from bridge
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