A MAJOR piece of the Stoney Creek Bridge project is now complete, with the installation of all 12 pre-cast concrete bridge girders.
This allows work to progress on the bridge deck over the coming month.
“The installation of the bridge girders is a significant step forward for the project, and it’s great to see the new bridge taking shape,” said Blayne West, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s Director of Community Infrastructure.
“Work will now continue on the bridge deck, with traffic forecast to move onto the new bridge by mid-December. This will allow the temporary bridge to be removed and construction to progress to the next stage.
“We thank the community for their patience while work continues and will keep residents and motorists informed as the project progresses.”
The contractor, Alliance Construction Group, is expected to complete construction by the end of next March, weather permitting.
The $6.5 million project is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments through the Regional Roads and Transport Recovery Package under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
NSW Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison described the installation of the girders as an exciting milestone.
“Getting this crossing open is very important to the community, particularly after the destruction of the former single-lane timber bridge during flooding in 2021,” she said.
“The new bridge will provide a safer, stronger and more reliable link along Pembrooke Road, helping keep local communities connected when they need it most.”
For updates on the project, visit the council’s Betterment of Stoney Creek Bridge project page.
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