Tender awarded for new bridge at Winburndale Rivulet

MEDIA RELEASE 9 April 2020

Tender awarded for new bridge at Winburndale Rivulet

Council has approved the tender for the design and construction of a new bridge at the Winburndale Rivulet on the Bridle Track.

The previous bridge was washed away during heavy rains in January 2019. The tender was awarded to Bridge and Marine Engineering Pty Ltd for $789,848.40 at Council’s meeting in March.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said the project was made possible with assistance from the Federal Government’s Natural Disaster Release and Recovery Arrangements Program.

“I would like to thank the Federal Government for supporting this project,” he said.

“This will allow Council to design and construct a sturdy new bridge for residents who live in the area that will last well into the future. Council will take the opportunity to raise the height of the bridge and install a longer river crossing when the work takes place. Council will meet the cost of this additional work jointly with the State Government.”

Access along the Bridle Track will remain in place throughout the duration of the project. The project is expected to take six months to complete.

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