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| Thread ID: 76026 | 2007-01-18 04:06:00 | Facts about the Auckland Harbour Bridge... | pcuser42 (130) | PC World Chat |
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| 517155 | 2007-01-18 09:02:00 | No, it wasn't called Nippon. That's just a generic name for "Japanese." The construction firm had a lengthy Japanese name which I forget. And the clip-on sections were supposed to last for about 50 years, I think - so I guess that's where the idea of replacement in 10 years comes from. |
Laura (43) | ||
| 517156 | 2007-01-18 19:27:00 | The clip on lanes were also installed by Japanese! | pcuser42 (130) | ||
| 517157 | 2007-01-18 20:54:00 | Did you know that when the Nippon barges carrying the clip-ons arrived, they brought with them the Pacific Oyster younguns? They settled on the bottom of the bay and "went forth and multiplied". However I haven't heard of any being harvested recently, maybe the local iwi got them. | Bryan (147) | ||
| 517158 | 2007-01-18 20:55:00 | The construction firm had a lengthy Japanese name which I forget. Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI for short) |
globe (11482) | ||
| 517159 | 2007-01-18 21:40:00 | My daughter gave me a bridge climb for a birthday present a couple of years ago. I must admit it was quite an experience as I did it early in the morning, and there was only me and the guide. Parts of the climb were rather frightening, especially the climb up the outside of the arch, to where the flagpoles are. To see the underside of the bridge is fascinating, and to learn that some people spend their working life painting and repairing the structure. It surprised me too that the roadways move so much, especially when a truck crosses above you. It was a great experience and I recommend it to all. By the way, I turned down the offer of a free bungy jump while I was under the bridge. My bravery has limits. |
Richard (739) | ||
| 517160 | 2007-01-18 22:14:00 | I went, but I found the climb to the flagpoles fun! (Especially with cars zipping past you on both sides.) | pcuser42 (130) | ||
| 517161 | 2007-01-19 00:31:00 | Then can someone explain to me why we are not allowed to take our own cameras? Yet the staff can and charge you an exhorbant amount for it. | bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 517162 | 2007-01-19 00:41:00 | Then can someone explain to me why we are not allowed to take our own cameras? I would guess its A. a safety thing, think what would happen if some one would drop there camera on to the road below, it could hurt or even kill some one B. to stop terrorist from scouting out the Harbour Bridge my :2cents: |
stu161204 (123) | ||
| 517163 | 2007-01-19 01:06:00 | It's just like an overbridge, people can throw stuff off it. :mad: | pcuser42 (130) | ||
| 517164 | 2007-01-19 04:24:00 | If I take a cellphone along, will they disallow it? If I take a cellphone with a camera on it, will they disallow it? |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
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