ENGINEERS lowered Boscastle's new bridge, a key part of the flood defence scheme, into place on Tuesday. The installation depended on the completion of preliminary works in the river and weather conditions on the day. Environment Agency contractors Carilion carried out the whole operation which was expected to take a day to complete. The bridge was brought into the heart of the village in two pieces on articulated lorries, before being lifted into place by a giant crane. The new lower bridge is an important part of the £4.6 million flood defence scheme, as it will span a channel specially widened to help reduce flood risk to local residents, homes and businesses near the harbour.? It will carry traffic as well as pedestrians and will replace the existing bridge. FULL story in the Camelford & Delabole Post.