Bungabbee Bridge replacement update: March 2021

Lismore City Council would like to provide residents with an update on this project.

Council staff have received and reviewed preliminary plans for the bridge and road design which will now be finalised and issued within the next fortnight.

This will be followed by the procurement of various bridge components and the engagement of relevant contractors in order to deliver this project.

At this stage, we still aim to start work on-site in April with an approximate 16-week construction timeframe. Our schedule is on track and, at this stage, we have experienced no unforeseen delays.

The Federal Government will fund 50% of the cost of replacing the bridge through its Bridge Renewal Program and the NSW Government has recently announced it will fund the remaining 50% through its Fixing Country Bridges Program. This is great news for residents and all ratepayers of Lismore City and Richmond Valley local government areas.

We will continue to keep you informed as this project progresses further, so stay tuned for further updates.