Fixing Country Bridges

Council wishes to provide an update on works to Ridgewood Bridge which commenced on Wednesday, 1 November 2023 and will continue into the middle of 2024, subject to fine weather conditions and contractor availability.

What’s the latest news?

This notice is to inform residents of scheduled works this coming Sunday, 10 December and the following Sunday, 17 December 2023 between 8am and 3pm, which will allow critical work to be completed prior to the Christmas shutdown period and possible wet weather. The works will comprise excavation, placement of formwork and steel reinforcement for the pile cap. Noise levels will be minimised.

What do I need to do?

Traffic arrangements for the bridge will remain unchanged. However, please commute through the worksite at low speed, obey adjusted speed limits and directions from any traffic controllers, and drive carefully. We would appreciate your cooperation with all traffic control and workplace protection measures to help keep everyone safe.

Who should I contact with questions/ concerns?

If you have any concerns, please call our Graduate Engineer, Nick Battese on (02) 6625 0500 (24-hour service) or email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au and include the title ‘Ridgewood Bridge – Mackie Road’.

Thank you.

Jeremy Sleigh

Acting Head of Roads & Quarry

TEMPORARY BRIDGE CLOSURE

Council wishes to advise that essential maintenance works to Numulgi Creek Bridge, Numulgi Road are scheduled to be undertaken over three (3) consecutive days commencing 7am on Thursday 9 November through to 6pm on Saturday 11 November and requires the temporary road closure of Numulgi Road to through traffic both sides of the bridge. This time frame is subject to suitable weather.

What are the works?

The works will comprise of replacing the existing bridge decking with new decking and returning the bridge to two lane traffic.

What are the traffic adjustments?

For the safety of motorists and due to the nature of the works, Numulgi Road will be closed either side of Numulgi Bridge. We ask that drivers use the detour that is signposted and in place Lockton Road and Corndale Road during this period.

Who should I contact with questions/concerns?

We apologise in advance for disruptions you may experience while we carry out these essential works.

We would appreciate your cooperation with all workplace protection measures to help keep everyone safe. If you have any concerns, please phone 6625 0500 (24-hour service) or email

council@lismore.nsw.gov.au.

Council is pleased to announce the Walsh Bridge replacement project is scheduled to commence on Monday, 4 September 2023, with work continuing into the middle of 2024, subject to fine weather conditions and contractor availability.

Location of Walsh Bridge construction site, Rosehill Road, Tuncester

What are the works?

The Walsh Bridge replacement project is aimed at replacing the existing aged timber bridge with a new reinforced concrete structure of sufficient width to provide for two lane traffic. This will involve installation of new sub and super structures in order to provide a durable, cost-effective structure with a 100-year design life.

We also plan to rebuild the road up to the new bridge abutments, which will realign the road to remove the existing eastern end 90-degree bend and will improve site distances from the eastern end approach.

What are the traffic adjustments?

The existing bridge will be open to traffic whilst the construction of the new bridge is being completed. However, there will be temporary traffic control measures in place with some delays periodically during the day. The 5T load limit on the existing bridge will remain in place.

What do I need to do?

Please commute through the worksite at low speed, obey adjusted speed limits and directions from any traffic controllers, and drive carefully. We would appreciate your cooperation with all traffic control and workplace protection measures to help keep everyone safe.

Who should I contact with questions/ concerns?

We apologise in advance for disruptions you may experience while we carry out these essential works.

If you have any concerns, please call Council’s Manager of Road Construction, Lyla Nolan on (02) 6625 0500 (24-hour service) or email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au and include the title ‘Walsh Bridge – Rosehill Road’.

The scheduled works for the Town Bridge replacement have been delayed in light of recent construction issues experienced onsite.

What has caused the delay?

Piling works have recently been completed which included the installation of four bored, reinforced concrete piles. Unfortunately, two of the piles are defective and do not meet the design requirements of the project. As a result, these two piles need to be abandoned and can no longer form part of the bridge structure.

What does this mean for the project?

The next step for the project will be a partial re-design of the bridge structure including the piles and abutments. During this time, there will be no works performed onsite. Council is working closely with our contractors and consultants to resolve these issues as soon as possible. Once the re-design has been completed, construction works will recommence and will include additional piling works, construction of the abutments and installation of the new steel bridge. No additional project costs are anticipated as a result of these issues or the additional works outlined.

Unfortunately, it is likely the re-design and additional piling will result in an approximate three-month delay to the completion of the project. However, we remain confident that the new bridge will be completed by Christmas.

What do I need to do?

Please continue to use the temporary access road at low speed, obey adjusted speed limits and drive carefully.

Who should I contact with questions/ concerns?

We apologise for this un-planned delay and will provide a further update prior to works recommencing onsite. If you have any concerns, please call our Capital Works Engineer, Steven Bennetts on (02) 6625 0500 or email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au and include the title ‘Town Bridge Replacement project'.

Works to replace Greens Bridge are scheduled to commence on Friday, 25 August 2023 and will continue into early 2024, subject to fine weather conditions and contractor availability.

What are the works?

The Greens Bridge replacement project is aimed at replacing the existing aged timber bridge with a new reinforced concrete structure of sufficient width to provide for two lane traffic. This will involve installation of new sub and super structures to provide a durable, cost effective structure with a 100-year design life.

What are the traffic adjustments?

The existing bridge will remain open to traffic whilst we construct the new bridge. However, there will be temporary traffic control measures in place with some delays periodically during the day.

What do I need to do?

Please commute through the worksite at low speed, obey adjusted speed limits and directions from any traffic controllers, and drive carefully. We would appreciate your cooperation with all traffic control and workplace protection measures to help keep everyone safe.

Who should I contact with questions/ concerns?

We apologise in advance for traffic disruptions you will experience over the coming months while we carry out these essential works. Every effort will be made to keep these disruptions to a minimum. If you have any concerns, please call our Manager of Road Construction, Lyla Nolan on (02) 6625 0500 (24-hour service) or email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au and include the title ‘Greens Bridge – Stony Chute Road’.

Town Bridge, Terania Creek Works

Piling works are well underway with the installation of the four x 1.2m diameter x 13.5m deep bored concrete piles.

Following completion of the piling activities, works will commence on forming up the abutments. The steel bridge structure has also recently been dispatched from France and is currently on route and is expected in the Port of Brisbane in approximately 45 days.

The innovative steel structure has been constructed in France and will be launched into place in one piece. Unique for the area, this type of structure will be the first in the region. A planned completion date is scheduled for September 2023, subject to weather, contractor, and material availability.

Piling works underway at Town Bridge

Town Bridge, Town Road, Terania Creek

Earthworks have commenced for this project. Piling work is scheduled to start mid-June, with abutment works to follow. A delivery date is still to be received for the Unibridge components from France.

Boomerang Creek Bridge, Rosebank Road, Corndale

Design plans are currently being finalised for this bridge construction. Procurement activities are being progressed in anticipation of work starting on the ground in September 2023.

Walsh Bridge at Tuncester, Ridgewood Bridge at Rosebank and Green Bridge at Stony Chute

Tender submissions have recently closed for all three bridges and the tender evaluation process is underway.

Council will continue to provide updates on the progress of the program.

Council wishes to advise that urgent maintenance works to Walsh Bridge are scheduled to take place on Thursday, 4 May and Friday, 5 May 2023, subject to contractor availability and fine weather conditions.

What are the works?

The works will comprise excavating, repairing and reinstatement behind the bridge abutment to stabilise the western approach.

These emergency works are required to prevent further deterioration of the bridge and increase longevity until the bridge can be replaced.

Council will continue to monitor the bridge condition and undertake maintenance works as required until permanent works are completed under the Fixing Country Bridges Program.

What are the traffic adjustments?

For the safety of motorists and due to the nature of the works, Rosehill Road will be closed between Rock Valley Road and Kyogle Road whilst the works take place. We ask that drivers use the detour that is signposted and in place via Nimbin Road over this period.

Traffic control will be in place at the road closure check points to assist motorists. Access will be maintained both sides of Walsh Bridge for residents. Please review the road closure locations to determine the most appropriate access for your property. Due to the nature of the works, access through the work site is not possible.

We aim to have the road reopened Friday afternoon once the essential works are complete.

What do I need to do?

Please commute through the detour at low speed, obey adjusted speed limits and directions from any traffic controllers, and drive carefully. Please also adhere to all road closed signs.

Who should I contact with questions/ concerns?

If you have any concerns, please phone Council’s Coordinator Roads Capital, Jeremy Sleigh on (02) 6625 0500 (24-hour service) or email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au and include the title ‘Walsh Bridge Replacement – Rosehill Road, Tuncester’.

We apologise in advance for disruptions you may experience while we carry out these essential works. We would appreciate your cooperation with all traffic control and workplace protection measures to help keep everyone safe.

Due to contractor availability, Council wishes to advise that the urgent maintenance works to Walsh Bridge have been rescheduled and are now due to take place on Monday, 3 April and Tuesday, 4 April 2023, between 7am to 4.30pm, subject to fine weather conditions.

What are the works?

The works will comprise of driving additional piles behind existing abutment to enable approach stabilisation. These emergency works are required to prevent further deterioration of the bridge and increase the longevity until the bridge is replaced.

What are the traffic adjustments?

For the safety of motorists and due to the nature of works, Rosehill Road will be closed between Rock Valley Road and Kyogle Road whilst the works take place. We ask that affected motorists use the detour that is signed and in place via Nimbin Road over this period.

Traffic control will be in place at the road closure check points to assist motorists. Please note access will be maintained either side of Walsh bridge for residents. Please review the road closure locations to determine the most appropriate access for your property. Due to the nature of the works, access through the work site is not possible.

What do I need to do?

Please commute through the detour at low speed, obey adjusted speed limits and directions from any traffic controllers, and drive carefully. Please also adhere to all road closed signs.

Who should I contact with questions/concerns?

We apologise in advance for disruptions you may experience while we carry out these essential works. We would appreciate your cooperation with all traffic control and workplace protection measures to help keep everyone safe. If you have any concerns, please phone 6625 0500 (24-hour service) or email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au and include the title ‘Walsh Bridge Replacement – Rosehill Road, Tuncester’.

When are the works taking place?

Council staff have completed the design and investigation phase of this project and are planning to commence works in late June 2023.

Why has a load limit been placed on the bridge?

As part of our normal bridge maintenance and inspection routines Council engaged a third-party engineering consultant to undertake a Level 2 Bridge Inspection. The report is currently being finalised, however immediate advice from the consultant recommended Council place a 5-tonne load limit on the bridge. This is aimed at minimising further deterioration of the bridge until the new bridge is constructed.

Other safety measures and temporary works may also be required to prevent further deterioration and Council will advise further if this should be the case.

What are the traffic adjustments?

Whilst Council works to replace Walsh Bridge, a detour will be in place for vehicles over 5-tonne, we ask that affected motorists use the detour that is signed and in place via Nimbin Road over this period.

What do I need to do?

We would appreciate your cooperation with all traffic control and workplace protection measures to help keep everyone safe.

Who should be contacted if problems arise?

Should you wish to contact us directly with any questions or comments, or register your details to receive updates, please call (02) 6625 0500 or email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au and include the title ‘Walsh Bridge Replacement – Rosehill Road, Tuncester'.

Map Showing Walsh Bridge Replacement