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Island marks time with bridges
2 Mins Read Connected island: French Island Community Association president Noel Thompson helps Rose Scott open the latest Coast Road bridge at French Island. Picture: Supplied Share
BORN and bred French Island resident Rose Scott has done it again. The 90-year-old was delighted to cut the ribbon to open the island’s new Coast Road bridge, Saturday 24 April, after opening the first bridge on almost the same spot near Tankerton Road about 30 years ago. Afterwards she enjoyed a glass of champagne.
French Island Community Association president Noel Thompson said about 60 well-wishers turned up to watch Ms Scott do the honours and eat lunch afterwards.