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The Bascule Bridge
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 New Islington sits between the
Rochdale and Ashton Canals. The redevelopment of this area calls
for the construction of a new canal that will link the two existing
canals to create a water park around which innovative residential
developments will be located. The entrance to this new canal will
be via the bascule bridge that sits in waiting beside the Ashton Canal
adjacent to the Chips building.
 A bascule bridge is a lift bridge that has a counterweight that keeps the deck of the bridge in balance as it rises and fall. The system allows for quick opening and closing and requires very little energy to operate.  In this artists representation you can see the bascule brisge standing at the entrance to the new canal. |