Fixing Country Bridges
The Fixing Country Bridges Program has been developed to provide funding for timber bridge replacements across regional and rural NSW.
Lismore City Council will replace 10 ageing wooden bridges across the LGA, thanks to almost $10 million in funding under Round 1 of the State Government's Fixing Country Bridges Program (a NSW State Government initiative that aims to create a new legacy for our local road network, enabling councils to replace hundreds of timber bridges in poor condition and better connect regional and rural communities).
The wooden bridges will be replaced with concrete bridges, making them safer and more resilient to natural disasters.
These bridges are important access routes for local farming families and also link our villages and allow residents to easily travel to their jobs, schools and hospitals.
What are the works?
The ten bridges to be replaced are:
- Boomerang Creek Bridge, Rosebank Road, Corndale
- Dudgeon Bridge, Dudgeon Road, Keerrong
- Greens Bridge, Stony Chute Road, Nimbin
- Hensen Road Bridge, Hensen Road, Nimbin
- Pearces Creek Bridge, Eltham Road (In collaboration with Ballina Shire Council)
- Ridgewood Bridge, Mackie Road, Rosebank
- Sexton Bridge, Gundarimba Road, Monaltrie
- Town Bridge, Terania Creek
- Tucki Creek Bridge, Mathieson Lane, Marom Creek
- Walsh Bridge, Rosehill Road, Blakebrook
The Federal Government has also contributed $300,000 towards the replacement of Bungabbee Bridge, and additional funding for replacing Town Bridge.
When will the works take place?
Work on these bridges commenced in 2022 and factoring in the delays caused by the February & March 2022 Natural Disasters, the anticipated completion of the reconstructions is due by mid-2023 .
Information will be distributed to nearby residents, as it becomes available. The new structures will be constructed alongside existing timber bridges. This will allow vehicle access to maintained throughout the duration of the project, with traffic control in place.
Find Out More
You will be able to view updates on progress below, when we post them, under a tab called "Community Updates". You can also ask a question by going to the Q&A tab - also below.
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Program Update - February 2023
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- Bungabbee Bridge completed
- Dudgeon Bridge completed
- Tucki Creek Bridge completed
- Sexton Bridge completed
- Henson Bridge completed
Opening of Sexton Bridge at Monaltrie - Credit: Lismore City News
Works on the following bridges in this program are continuing through 2023:
- Boomerang Creek Bridge, Rosebank Road, Corndale
- Greens Bridge, Stony Chute Road, Nimbin
- Pearces Creek Bridge, Eltham Road (In collaboration with Ballina Shire Council)
- Ridgewood Bridge, Mackie Road, Rosebank
- Town Bridge, Terania Creek
- Walsh Bridge, Rosehill Road, Tuncester
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Sexton Bridge, Gundarimba Road, Monaltrie - Commencing March 2022
Share Sexton Bridge, Gundarimba Road, Monaltrie - Commencing March 2022 on Facebook Share Sexton Bridge, Gundarimba Road, Monaltrie - Commencing March 2022 on Twitter Share Sexton Bridge, Gundarimba Road, Monaltrie - Commencing March 2022 on Linkedin Email Sexton Bridge, Gundarimba Road, Monaltrie - Commencing March 2022 linkCouncil wishes to advise that bridge replacement works will commence shortly on Sexton Bridge, Gundurimba Road, Monaltrie. These works are due to get underway week commencing 7th March 2021.
What do the works involve?
The works will involve the temporary road closure of Gundurimba Road to enable the construction of a new concrete bridge.
Bridge construction works will include the following:
- Temporary closure of Gundurimba Road to through traffic
- Demolition of the existing timber bridge structure
- Initial earthworks in preparation for foundation works
- Installation of driven reinforced concrete piles
- Installation of concrete bridge abutments and beams
- Reinstatement of road pavement
- Signage and line marking.
When will the works start and what are the hours of work?
Works will start in the week commencing 7th March 2022. They are expected to take approximately twelve weeks to complete, subject to weather conditions.
Work hours:
- 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
- 8am to 1pm on Saturdays.
- No work Sundays or public holidays
What are the traffic adjustments?
During this bridge replacement, traffic will be detoured as a result of the temporary road closure of Gundurimba Road to through traffic. Traffic will be detoured via the following routes:
North bound traffic:
- Via Monaltrie Road, Wyrallah Road and Bruxner Highway
South bound traffic:
- Via Bruxner Highway, Wyrallah Road and Monaltrie Road
What do I need to do?
Please obey the temporary traffic conditions in place and allow additional time for travel.
We apologise in advance for disruptions you may experience whilst we replace Sexton Bridge. We would appreciate your cooperation with all temporary traffic control and workplace protection measures in place to help keep everyone safe.
Who should I contact for further information?
If you have any questions or concerns, please phone Council’s Capital Works Engineer, Mr Steven Bennetts on 0427 568 221.
Funding
These planned works are co-funded through Lismore City Council and the Fixing Country Bridges Program.
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