The thoughts and dreams of young minds were frozen in time last week when a time capsule was placed into Melton Highway’s newest road bridge.
Sydenham MP Natalie Hutchins joined members of the Melton Highway level crossing removal team to seal the container inside one of the bridge’s concrete beams.
Rather than have a future date for its re-opening, this time capsule-with-a-twist is designed to last until the bridge is replaced or removed. Ms Hutchins said it was a nice twist on tradition.
“We’re confident that this new six-lane road bridge will stand the test of time, but if it is ever upgraded again, this capsule will reveal a fascinating moment in time,” she said.
“I’m thrilled to see our younger generations getting involved in these infrastructure projects, with this time capsule allowing students to let their imaginations run wild.”
The contents of the capsule, which includes “letters to the future” and artwork produced by students from the nearby Emmaus Catholic Primary School, are enclosed in zip-lock bags for protection. The bridge beam design allows the container to be placed inside without compromising structural integrity.
The sealing of the bridge’s beams marked another construction milestone for Melton Highway’s northern road bridge, which is set to be completed by the end of the year.
