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The Fascinating Story of the First Victoria Bridge

November 1, 2020August 8, 2025 / Paul's Blogs / 25 Comments

Due to political bastardry, bad contracting, financial crisis and the forces of nature, the first Victoria Bridge took 10 years to build at more than double the expected cost. Twenty years later it was replaced. Here's the fascinating story.

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