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New Gateway Bridge opens to the public
The second Gateway Bridge opens to foot traffic as 170,000 people grab an opportunity to get their first close view of the structure on Community Day.
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The new Gateway Bridge opens to an estimated 170,000 members of the public.Credit:Matt Hayes
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The new Gateway Bridge opens to an estimated 170,000 members of the public.Credit:Matt Hayes
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Thousands of people grab the historic opportunity to walk the new Gateway Bridge.Credit:Amelia Bentley
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Everton Park grandmother Elsie Jackson, McDowall's Amanda and Sue Keegan and Sue Jackson of Everton Park.Credit:Amelia Bentley
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Scott McKenzie with 11-week-old son Sebestyen, along with Sammie and Emma McKenzie and their cardboard box-crafted "first vehicle on the new Gateway" complete with bumper sticker.Credit:Amelia Bentley
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SES volunteers Clyde Anderson and Matthew Graham.Credit:Amelia Bentley
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Tracey Praski with baby Isabella and Sheri Johnson.Credit:Amelia Bentley
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Kiera, Debbie and Pierce Kusters enjoy ice cream on the bridge.Credit:Amelia Bentley
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Johnny The Jester with carpet snake Luna.Credit:Amelia Bentley
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Enjoying fish and chips on the bridge are Denise Munns, Henny Santa and Gwendolyn Ungerer.Credit:Amelia Bentley
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Ormiston family Dan Scott and Aline Barnett with children Georgia and Aidan.Credit:Amelia Bentley
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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:Glenn Hunt
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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:Rob Homer
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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:Rob Homer
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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:Rob Homer
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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:Rob Homer
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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:
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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:Rob Homer
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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:Rob Homer
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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:Glenn Hunt
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