Page 7 - December Newsletter

Having built their bridges the pupils then tested
their structure – by walking across it! Over the
course of the week, this activity was run with 81
pupils from Miskin Primary School and 86 pupils
from Pengeulan Primary School aged between
five and 11 years old.

The pupils learned about construction using
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simple methods, along with important health and
safety information. They also developed
team-building skills and confidence as the
sessions also brought together a number of
Curriculum subjects – including Maths, Design &
Technology and Science.
The Cross Valley Link has long been an aspiration
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for the Mountain Ash community and the
council. It will see a 60-metre bridge built over the
railway line and river, creating a new link
between Miskin Road and Cwm Cynon Industrial
Estate. The scheme, set for completion in Winter
2019, will improve traffic flow in Mountain Ash
and the wider A4059 corridor in the Cynon
and
Valley.
The project has now reached its main
construction phase, after significant road
improvements were delivered at Cardiff Road
and the A4059/Cwm Cynon Industrial Estate
junction. More than £12.2m has been allocated
to the project, including £4.894m from the Welsh
Government.
Councillor Andrew Morgan, Leader of Rhondda
Councillor
Cynon Taf Council and Cabinet Member with
responsibility for Highways, said: “It was great to
see so many enthusiastic pupils working as a
team to build the model structures and taking
part in the sessions with smiles on their faces.

“I’d like to thank our joint venture contractor
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Walters-Sisk for carrying out the Bridge to Schools
sessions, along with staff and pupils at Miskin
Primary and Pengeulan Primary for hosting the
sessions and taking part so well.”

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