... More than a Legacy

I have been fortunate to travel with work, family or socially to various parts of Africa, where I have been exposed to the inequalities that much of the continent suffer. 

I am passionate about social mobility, even on a global scale and proud to be part of the B2P-2023 project that will begin to address some of the issues, namely: access to education, improved healthcare and increasing trade opportunities, in this one location.

It is a credit to the selection process that we can once again form such a capable and diverse team, a microcosm of our current businesses, which will reflect well on 21^st Century UK engineering and project management.  More than just a legacy, my objective is to ensure the bridge provides the catalyst for community development and growth and a small step to addressing the obvious injustice, hence I plan to follow the impact the bridge [and others] has on this community and contribution to the long-term development of Rwanda.
With every presentation of our forthcoming project, the message of hope Bridges to Prosperity conveys remains undiminished and continues to attracts interest and support – a testament to a compassionate and caring side of people that is often less visible as we are swept along in the pace of modern life.

Preparing for this years trip remains a challenge, working as I do in a senior role on a large project and only thanks to the support of my family and colleagues can my participation and contribution to this year’s trip be possible, it was so lovely that my young children entered the logo competition – It was probably easier that none of them won! 
My friends have taken an avid interest in the project and supporting fundraising, in particular the sponsored 77km River Thames bridge walk inspired by my wife Michaela, donations contributing to the current 75% of our £20K target, which with more than a month to go shows how focussed the team is. 

Phase 1; the launch, organisation and fundraising is in a great place, enabling increased focus on phase 2, planning the engineering & safety, logistics and community engagement as well as getting to know the team and all our foibles.  I’m looking forward to playing my part to ensure phase 3 the build is the success we aspire it be.

-Syd Halfacre