Bannockburn Bridges - A Short History (1867 to present)

This 8 minute video clip tells the story of New Zealand's Central Otago Bannockburn Bridge crossing from the first gold mining trails in 1867 until the present day.

[@djking7942]

Really enjoyed that! Damn that dredge came close to the bridge... glad the guy was alright.

[@musicman53]

Thanks for doing this Scott!! I didn’t realise how deep the new bridge footings were. I got to walk over the dam when it was finished but empty and got to look over the impressive 100m vertical drop to the base, so I guess the river bottom wouldn’t be much less deep at Bannockburn.

[@scottbennett1614]

Thanks for the kind words. It was some impressive engineering. Since the lake filling, there is a lot of silt build-up in the area so not so deep now.

[@rossr100]

Great video. Your clips are gold

[@scottybsactiveinterests6807]

Thanks very much. Appreciated.

[@wyo550]

Outstanding video! THANK YOU! Research, script, photos and the old video...wow!
My wife and I married in the Bannockburn community church in 2018 and whenever we crossed the current bridge I knew -some- history was there. So great to know what you shared here! Thank you!

[@NZRFoster]

Great video, answered some questions for me, thanks for making it

[@leejones1867]

Oh wow Scott - I didnt realise it was you who has created this, your really good at doing this.