The city of Venaria Reale in Italy recently undertook a transformative infrastructure project — the construction of a new bridge over the Ceronda stream, designed to enhance access to the historic Reggia di Venaria and improve the surrounding traffic flow. The Municipality of Venaria Reale and the Piemonte Region entrusted the project’s visual storytelling to JBS Agency, one of Brinno’s loyal partners and an Italian marketing and communications firm.
The scale of the construction project
The new bridge is designed to align with the Castellamonte avenue, guaranteeing visitors an uninterrupted view of the majestic Reggia di Venaria when crossing the Ceronda stream. The infrastructure will be placed between two roundabouts: the roundabout on the left bank of Provincial Road 1 of the Lanzo Valleys and the Castellamonte roundabout on the right bank. This strategic positioning will improve the local road system and preserve the important visual and logistical connection with the Royal Palace.
The work began on 05 February 2024 under the supervision of the AI GRUOP design studio of Turin, project manager Eng. Marra Attilio, with the construction of a temporary Bailey bridge to maintain traffic continuity during the demolition of the old Castellamonte bridge. After the construction of the new supporting structures and associated road infrastructure had proceeded.
The entire Bailey bridge project was finished on 16 September 2024. The new “real” bridge will be finished around September 2025. In addition to the roadway, the bridge includes pavements that allow pedestrian and bicycle traffic. The companies carrying out the ATI works are COGEFA Spa, SIMCO Srl, and CAVIT Spa, also based in Turin. They are led by Eng. Foresta Mauro, by Eng. Torizzano Cristian, by the Geom. Cardone Alberto and the Geom. De Leo Antonio.
Capturing construction time lapse with Brinno
JBS Agency took a hands-on approach, coordinating closely with stakeholders and overseeing the deployment of Brinno time lapse cameras to guarantee comprehensive coverage of the site. Three Brinno BCC2000 Plus cameras — one paired with the ASP1000-P solar power kit — were installed across strategic vantage points around the construction site.
The ASP1000-P solar accessory added critical value to the project, minimizing manual maintenance and enabling extended outdoor deployments. These capabilities were especially useful in capturing key construction stages, from the assembly of the temporary Bailey bridge.
These models were selected for their:
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Advanced HDR capability, ideal for shooting in low light and high-contrast environments
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IPX5 weatherproof housings, built to endure the elements
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Long battery life and solar compatibility, ensuring uninterrupted recording
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Custom shooting interval programming, enabling a smooth visual narrative
A Model for Transparent Infrastructure Communication
The result is a vibrant and visually rich case study that goes beyond documentation. JBS Agency expertly captured these developments through Brinno’s time lapse footage, augmented with dozens of high-resolution drone shots, to produce a compelling video that tells the full story of the bridge’s creation. It’s a model for how infrastructure transparency, community engagement, and cutting-edge visual technology can work in harmony.
The material created by JBS Agency now serves as both a public engagement tool and a benchmark for similar infrastructure projects. Through this collaboration, Brinno cameras once again demonstrated their value in long-term project monitoring — providing effortless setup, durable performance, and outstanding image quality in dynamic environments.
