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Written Question · S1W-08560 · Session 1

What the (a) best and (b) worst estimate is of the lifespan of the Kingston Bridge following the recent structural repairs and what assumpt…

Answered Asked by Kenny MacAskill SNP Lodged 5 Jul 2000

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the (a) best and (b) worst estimate is of the lifespan of the Kingston Bridge following the recent structural repairs and what assumptions were made to arrive at each of these estimates.

The answer

Answered by Sarah Boyack on 19 Jul 2000 · 14 days after it was lodged, on time

In accordance with UK technical standards the Kingston Bridge was originally designed for 120 years. The current strengthening works will with normal maintenance secure the balance of this engineering life.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-08560 by reference.