Site Background - Rongshan Township is 25 km away from Guangyuan City. There are 4 natural villages with about 100 households. Close to 80 kids need to cross the river to attend school.
The Need - During rain season (Apr-Oct), the river is rapid and water leval may rise to 1.5 meters. Villagers and kids need to wade across the river.
Villagers Benefited - 1000 nos (about 80 students)
Project Team - Teacher and student team from Sichuan University (SU) and
Project Sponsors:
Victoria Educational Organisation
Victoria Nursery & Kindergarten P.T.A.
Victoria Shanghai Academy
Victoria Shanghai Academy (Primary) P.T.A
Victoria Charitable Trust Fund
Bridge Name - Victoria He Ping Wu Zhi Qiao
Milestones:
Dec 10
May 11
Aug 11
Dec 2010
The project team conducted the 1st investigation trip in late Dec.
Please click here to see investigation report (Chinese version only).
May 2011
Project team finalized the bridge design in May and planned to have the bridge building trip in summer.
Aug 2011
38 professional and student volunteers from universities in Hong Kong, Mainland and overseas built a more than 30 meters long footbridge successfully in He Ping Village during the period from 16 Aug to 24 Aug.
