Council has implemented a Bridge Renewal Strategy that is progressively replacing or renewing aged timber bridges throughout the Armidale region, with 32 structures identified for the program.
To date, the program has been funded through the Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Program, the NSW Government’s Stronger Regions Fund and the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Bridges Program.
Current Works
Works Completed:
Pipeclay Gully Bridge –Weirs Road
Branch Creek Bridge – Lower Creek Road
1st Culvert - Herbert Park Road
Station Creek Bridge (site locally known as House Creek) - Wongwibinda Road
Maiden Creek Bridge – Wongwibinda Road
Hiscox Creek Bridge - Puddledock Road
Abington Creek Bridge – Boorolong Road
Boundary Creek Bridge – Rockvale Road
Wollomombi River Bridge – Rockvale Road
Shingle Hut Bridge - Castledoyle Road
Pint Pot Bridge - Rockvale Road
Dumaresq Creek Bridge - Cookes Road
Martin's Gully Bridge - Shambrook Avenue
Lamb's Valley Bridge - Lyndhurst Road
Bridges to be replaced:
Council has recently applied for funding for replacement of a further 10 timber bridges under Round 2 of the Fixing County Bridges Program. Notification regarding the outcome of the applications are anticipate in the coming months.