Fixing Country Bridges
| Funding |
These works are co-funded through Lismore City Council and the Fixing Country Bridges Program |
| Department |
Capital Works |
| Timeframe |
Ongoing |
| Strategic purpose |
To revitalise the local road network, facilitating the replacement of numerous timber bridges in poor condition and fostering better connectivity among regional and rural communities |
June 2025 update
Since 2021, Council and its contractors have successfully replaced the eight bridges below. These bridges are part of the 11 that Council received funding to upgrade through the Fixing Country Bridges program.
- Boomerang Creek Bridge, Rosebank Road, Corndale
- Dudgeon Bridge, Dudgeon Road, Keerrong
- Greene's Bridge, Stony Chute Road, Nimbin
- Hensen Road Bridge, Hensen Road, Nimbin
- Pearces Creek Bridge, Eltham Road (In collaboration with Ballina Shire Council)
- Sexton Bridge, Gundarimba Road, Monaltrie
- Town Bridge, Terania Creek
- Tucki Creek Bridge, Mathieson Lane, Marom Creek
Construction works are nearing completion on the final three bridges of the program. This includes Fernside Bridge, Ridgewood Bridge and Walsh Bridge.
Fernside Bridge
Fernside Road, Fernside
Final works to complete construction will occur throughout the month of July.
Ridgewood Bridge
Mackie Road, Rosebank
The water main must be relocated, as well as the demolition of the old bridge before completion.
Walsh Bridge
Rosehill Road, Blakebrook
Minor works are left to be completed on Walsh which are being prioritisied before works to demolish the old bridge will begin.
August 2024 update
The new and improved Ridgewood Bridge, just outside Clunes, was officially opened to traffic this week, enhancing safety for motorists and delivering better outcomes for the community.
The original bridge was built in the 1960’s and despite several major repairs since that time, it had reached the end of its life.
The $4.3 million project was a joint initiative of the NSW Government and Lismore City Council, which supported more than 30 local subcontractors, suppliers and workers during construction.
The new bridge is a two-span 8m-long concrete bridge on driven steel pile foundations designed to provide unhindered clearance over Coopers Creek. The deck height of the bridge is also 1.8m higher than the previous bridge.
Council engaged Davbridge Constructions Pty Ltd to build the project.
About the project
The Fixing Country Bridges Program aims to finance the replacement of timber bridges in regional and rural areas of NSW. Under Round 1 of this State Government initiative, Lismore City Council has secured nearly $10 million to replace 10 aging wooden bridges across the LGA.
The slated wooden bridges will be replaced with concrete structures, enhancing their safety and resilience to natural disasters. These bridges serve as crucial access points for local farming communities and connect villages, providing residents with easy access to workplaces, schools and healthcare facilities.
The 10 bridges earmarked for replacement are:
- Boomerang Creek Bridge, Rosebank Road, Corndale
- Dudgeon Bridge, Dudgeon Road, Keerrong
- Greene's Bridge, Stony Chute Road, Nimbin
- Hensen Road Bridge, Hensen Road, Nimbin
- Pearces Creek Bridge, Eltham Road (In collaboration with Ballina Shire Council)
- Ridgewood Bridge, Mackie Road, Rosebank
- Sexton Bridge, Gundarimba Road, Monaltrie
- Town Bridge, Terania Creek
- Tucki Creek Bridge, Mathieson Lane, Marom Creek
- Walsh Bridge, Rosehill Road, Blakebrook
Furthermore, the Federal Government contributed $300,000 towards replacing Bungabbee Bridge, with additional funding allocated for Town Bridge replacement.
Construction on these bridges commenced in 2022.
