The Hon Kristy McBain MP
Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories
Federal Member for Eden-Monaro
MEDIA RELEASE
Motorists who travel on some of Australia’s oldest and narrowest bridges will benefit from new Australian Government-funded upgrade and replacement projects.
The Australian Government is investing over $50.3 million towards 23 projects under the Bridges Renewal Program. This funding is part of the Government’s ongoing commitment of $85 million per year to the program.
This program provides funding to address issues where bridges are no longer fit for purpose, often involving the replacement of single-lane timber bridges with safer and more durable double-lane, modern concrete structures.
The Bridges Renewal Program provides funding to state, territory and local governments for projects that upgrade and replace bridges to enhance access.
For more information on the program including projects outside the Eden-Monaro, visit https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local-initiatives/bridges-renewal-program.aspx.
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Jurisdiction |
Project Name |
Project Summary |
Australian Government Commitment ($) |
Total Project Cost ($) |
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Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council - Honeysuckle Creek Bridge Replacement, Majors Creek |
Replace existing 5.2-metre-wide concrete bridge with 8.42-metre-wide InQuik concrete structure. Upgrade Monga Lane to be suitable as side-track during construction |
668,800 |
836,000 |
|
Eurobodalla Shire Council |
Eurobodalla Shire Council – Silo Farm Bridge Replacement, Bodalla |
Replace existing 71-metre-long, eight-span bridge with a 90-metre-long bridge. Bridge approaches will also be repaired and replaced |
900,000 |
3,197,750 |
