Bridge weighing 60 tonnes laid over River Derwent

A series of events are set to take place in Matlock after a 60-tonne bridge was installed over the River Derwent.

Severn Trent said a large crane was erected to pick up the 36.6m (120ft) structure and to lay it safely across the water to Matlock Sewage Treatment Works.

The utilities company said the bridge was part of a major upgrade to the treatment works, which would boost site capacity and help improve the health of the River Derwent by cutting spills as well as reducing phosphates in the treatment process.

The company said it was hosting a Matlock week from 13 April where staff would listen to feedback, as well as hold a photography exhibition celebrating the area's water heritage.

Severn Trent said the "complex operation" - which took two hours to complete after three years of planning - was carried out alongside specialist firm Beaver Bridges.

Severn Trent lead project manager Chris Toone said: "The former bridge was decades old with weight restrictions on it, so needed replacing to allow the investment plans at the sewage treatment works.

"We worked really closely with town councillors on all the proposals to ensure we kept within the existing site, minimised disruption and helped protect the environment."

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