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Council approves replacement pedestrian bridge at Van Ralte Farm
Summary
The Holland City Council voted to purchase a pre-engineered, 40-foot clear-span pedestrian bridge to replace a crossing washed out at Van Ralte Farm; installation is planned for fall 2025 and staff said the design avoids in-river supports and raises the deck above recent flood levels.
The Holland City Council voted to approve the purchase and installation of a new pedestrian bridge at Van Ralte Farm, replacing a structure washed out by a heavy rain event.
City staff described the replacement during the April 2 regular meeting and said the pre-engineered, all-wood bridge will span about 40 feet and sit higher than previous structures to avoid in-river supports. "We do have 2 bridges out there and this one has been washed out for a while due to a large rain event," said Garrett, assistant director of Parks and Recreation. He said the…
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