Bridges to Prosperity USA     

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Fred J. Grosser Suspended Bridge
Project # 057

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Location: Mangango, Kaoma District, Western Province
Bridge Sponsors: Heco Slings, and The Rotary & Interact Clubs of Belleville, Michigan
Partners: District of Kaoma
Bridge Designers and Construction Coordination: Zoe Pacciani
Trainees:
Dedication: Lesnick Family, Virginia, USA
Memorial:
Volunteers:

River Name: Luena River
Bridge Name: Fred J. Grosser
Bridge Span: 65 meters
Pedestrian Footbridge Type: Suspended-Suspension
Community Name: Shaniyoyo
Population served by bridge: 1000+
Expected Traffic: 250/day
Bridge Completion Date:
Bridge story: Mr. Shamiyoyo is village chief and area headman. His village has expanded far beyond his family ties and all these people must use a small canoe to cross the Luena river to reach all services located at the small town across the river.

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Mission Statement. Bridges To Prosperity is a volunteer based charity that seeks to empower poor African, Asian and South American rural communities through footbridge building, thereby advancing personal responsibility, community public works, economic prosperity, and access to schools, clinics, jobs, and markets.

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