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2 clusters · 7 sources · 9 days · First seen 17 days ago · Last updated 9 days ago

Tamworth Regional Skywalk opening and safety incident

Overview

The Tamworth Regional Skywalk, an $18 million tourist attraction featuring 1.5 kilometres of elevated walkway, held its grand opening on August 29 with community celebrations and local festivities.

Following the opening, an elderly woman in her 80s sustained minor injuries to her head, back, shoulder, and arm after falling approximately 1.5 metres onto rocks from the structure. While the Skywalk includes railings in many areas, the Tamworth Regional Council noted that certain sections do not require safety railings under design standards, though a handrail is provided on at least one side to maintain a “natural bushwalk experience”. The woman was transported to Tamworth hospital in stable condition.

Entities

Tamworth Regional Skywalk · Brewed Connections · Tamworth Regional Council · Tamworth · Tamworth Skywalk

Timeline

9 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Tamworth Skywalk accident injures elderly woman
An elderly woman sustained minor injuries after falling 1.5 metres onto rocks at the newly opened Tamworth Skywalk in Australia.
17 days ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
Tamworth Regional Skywalk set for grand opening
The Tamworth Regional Skywalk opens this weekend with a community celebration on August 29, featuring a 1.5km elevated walkway and various local festivities.

Sources

examiner.com.au · gleninnesexaminer.com.au · inverelltimes.com.au · northerndailyleader.com.au · southcoastregister.com.au · theadvocate.com.au · ulladullatimes.com.au