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Soibada Suspended Footbridge
Project # 084
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Bridge Sponsors: Roger & Ruth MacFarlane Foundation with Alex, Nicole, Katherine, Jessica, Taryn, & Drew Egyhazi, The Aall Foundation
Partners: Timor-Leste Ministry of Infrastructure, Parsons-Brinkerhoff
Volunteers: Morgan Cardiff (PB)
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Bridge Name: Soibada Suspended Bridge
Bridge Span: 120 meters
Pedestrian Footbridge Type: Suspended
Population Served by Bridge: Approximately 3700 people
Expected Traffic: Approximately 200 people per day
Bridge Story: Soibada Parochial School and Parish are known nationally for their educational excellence, and in their history have educated many of the most successful Timorese, including both the current Prime Minister Ramos Horta and President Xamana. Soibada is also home to a sizable clinic, market and job opportunities on local improvement projects. Sadly, of Soibada’s 3,700 inhabitants, nearly 800 are stranded on the opposing side of the river. Those isolated on the other side of the river are not able to easily access these facilities and are at a great disadvantage during the rainy season when crossing is impossible. The extended rainy season in 2010 prolonged this isolation, creating fears that climate change may permanently create separation.
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Project # 084 - Soibada Suspended Pedestrian Footbridge
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