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Fitzroy Crossing bridge demolition and flood repairs creates jobs for Kimberley town

The last section of Fitzroy Bridge came down last week. (Supplied)

A town with a history of social problems in Western Australia's Kimberley region is experiencing an economic boom as tradespeople and government authorities flock to the region to undertake flood repairs.

The bridge in Fitzroy Crossing was fully demolished last week after it buckled following flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie in January.

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