In coordination with Bridges to Prosperity, Balfour Beatty recently celebrated the completion of a 430-foot suspended footbridge in the isolated rural Espiritu Santo community near Cochabamba, Bolivia. Planned for months and constructed by Balfour Beatty’s 10-member, volunteer team over two weeks, the new footbridge helps support B2P’s dedication to building footbridges over impassible rivers so that isolated communities can access healthcare, education and economic opportunities. Located in a mountainous region at an elevation over 8,000 feet, the Espiritu Santo community is situated within the Andes mountain range. The residents of Espiritu Santo are fishermen and farmers who grow various crops including … Read more