Toll Free Bridge
The bridge was a toll bridge. This was unpopular with the citizens of Waterford but despite public complaints, Timbertoes remained a toll bridge for over 100 years. In 1906 the Corporation promoted a 'Bridge Act' that empowered them to give notice to the Bridge proprietors to purchase the bridge. By 1907 the Corporation purchased the Toll Bridge for £63, 000, making it a toll free bridge from midnight on the 31st December 1907.
On Friday 20th December 1907 the editorial of The Waterford News reads, "The Bridge is now the property of the citizens of Waterford and on the first day of January, 1908 it will be a Free Bridge...it is safe to say it will materially increase the trade of Waterford City" The paper added, "the fight for the freedom of the bridge has been arduous and costly".
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Timbertoes 1880 Left Side
Timbertoes 1880
© B Grogan WaterfordTimbertoes 1880 Left Side - © B Grogan Waterford
Timbertoes 1880 Right Side
Timbertoes 1880
© B Grogan WaterfordTimbertoes 1880 Right Side - © B Grogan Waterford
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