Over $41 million to improve regional bridges

The Albanese Labor Government continues to support local councils across regional and rural communities improve the safety and efficiency of their road networks, with over $41 million to flow to 11 projects under the latest Bridges Renewal Program funding.

Upgrades to bridges will stretch across our regions, from Cloncurry in Queensland, Young in NSW, Wallaloo in Victoria, and Indigo Valley in Western Australia – as part of the $85 million per year program.

Single-lane timber bridges will be replaced with double-lane concrete structures, which will be safer and more durable.

The upgraded bridges will increase heavy load capability, improve pedestrian access, and be more resilient to flooding events – ensuring vital community access points remain open.

For more information on the Bridges Renewal Program, visit: https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local-initiatives/bridges-renewal-program.aspx.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, the Hon Kristy McBain MP:

“As part of our on-going partnership with local governments, we’re investing over $41 million to support them upgrade and replace ageing bridges across our regional and rural communities.

“As timber bridges meet the end of their operational life and as communities outside of our big cities grow, we’re ensuring that local infrastructure meets current and future demand.

“These projects will improve road safety, enable businesses to deliver and receive their products and services more efficiently, and reduce the long-term maintenance expenditure for local councils.”

FUNDED PROJECTS:

State	Recipient	Project Name	Project Summary	Australian Government Funding ($)	Total Project Cost ($)
QLD	Scenic Rim Regional Council	Scenic Rim Regional Council - Replacement of Kengoon Bridge, Kents Lagoon	Replace a low-level dilapidated timber bridge with a concrete bridge improving access and load carrying capacity to current engineering standards. The approaching road will be also upgraded as well as associated infrastructure including guardrails, bridge rails, linemarking and signage.	2,493,032	3,116,290
QLD	Scenic Rim Regional Council	Scenic Rim Regional Council - Replacement of Hinchcliffe Bridge, Kooralbyn	Replacement and upgrade of a two-lane dilapidated timber bridge which provides the only access to a community of residential, commercial and industrial properties. The bridge will be replaced with a concrete structure with higher load capacity, a separated shared path and realignment of the adjoining intersection.	5,000,000	8,097,400
QLD	Isaac Regional Council	Isaac Regional Council - Design and Replacement of Cooroorah Creek Bridge, Mackenzie River	Detailed design and construction to replace the existing Cooroorah Creek Bridge, on Mount Stuart Bedford Weir Road at Mackenzie River.	2,072,289	2,590,362
QLD	Cloncurry Shire Council	Cloncurry Shire Council - Replacement of Coppermine Creek Bridge, Cloncurry	Replacement structure of the Coppermine Creek Bridge, upgrading to a bridge with a dual-lane and pedestrian crossing.	5,000,000	8,532,015
VIC	Indigo Shire Council	Indigo Shire Council - Design and Replacement of Indigo Creek Road Bridge, Indigo Valley	Construction of a single span, two-lane, road bridge (and associated on and off structure barriers) over Indigo Creek.	1,242,414	1,553,018
WA	Shire of Irwin	Shire of Irwin - Design and Upgrade of Milo Road River Crossing, Yardarino	Design and replacement of the existing low crossing infrastructure with a large culvert structure across the primary channel of the Irwin River (northern side). This includes a concrete floodway for remaining section (southern side), and extending the radius of Milo Road by realigning the roadway on either side of the crossing.	5,000,000	6,728,850
NSW	Hilltops Council	Hilltops Council - Design and Duplication of Burrangong Creek Bridge, Young	Widening of the existing bridge over Burrangong Creek at Henry Lawson Way to support opening Henry Lawson Way to B Doubles.	4,849,631	6,062,039
NSW	Mid-Coast Council	Mid-Coast Council - Replacement of Cedar Party Creek Bridge, Wingham	Bridge replacement at Cedar Party Creek Bridge, with a new reinforced concrete bridge, including two traffic lanes, a widened shoulder and a shared path.	5,000,000	20,041,593
WA	Shire of Beverley	Shire of Beverley - Replacement of York-Williams Road Bridge, Beverly	Bridge Replacement at York-Williams Road, comprising of dual carriageway with principal shared path and associated road barriers.	5,000,000	7,393,338
VIC	Northern Grampians Shire Council	Northern Grampians Shire Council - Design and Upgrade of Wallaloo East Road Bridge, Wallaloo	Upgrade Wallaloo East Road Bridge, including strengthening and pavement works, widening the bridge to accommodate two-way traffic, realigning the road and installing guardrails.	370,000	470,000
WA	Main Roads WA	Upgrade of Eric Street Bridge, Cottesloe	Refurbishment of a bridge substructure at Eric Street Bridge, over the Perth-Fremantle rail line. Replacing all timber elements with steel on all guardrails and handrails, replacing existing footpath with a reinforced concrete slab and kerb, and reinforcing concrete deflection walls to protect bridge piers.	5,000,000	10,000,000