Dignams Creek Bridge Replacement

Council will replace the existing the old single-lane timber bridge over Dignams Creek with a new single-lane concrete bridge.

Project Summary/background

Council will replace the existing single-lane timber bridge over Dignams Creek on Dignams Creek Road, with a new 39.5m long single-lane concrete bridge.

The new bridge will be constructed by experienced contractors, who have completed similar design and construct bridges for Eurobodalla Shire Council and have been engaged for the upcoming bridge replacement on Ritchies Lagoon.

The new bridge will feature a three-span concrete design, supported by two structures within the creek. The spans have been designed to minimise that the impact of their supporting structures on the flow of water and passage of fish in Dignams Creek.

The new concrete bridge will be more resilient to natural disasters such as fire and flooding, ensuring Dignams Creek Road can be reopened sooner following major weather events.

It will also improve traffic flow and will ease future maintenance burden.

Funding

The project is fully funded by the Transport for NSW Fixing Country Bridges Program, with the estimated project cost being $1.92 million.

Connection to Council's Community Strategic Plan

This project aligns with Bega Valley Shire Council Community Strategic Plan through:

• D.1 Plan for community infrastructure and services that will meet current and future needs.
• D.2. Provide infrastructure and services to meet the needs of residents in our towns, villages and rural areas.
• D.3 Improve the presentation, maintenance and physical accessibility of existing towns and villages.
  Delivery Program 2022 - 2025:
• D1.1 – Plan for asset capital works.
• D2.3 - Construct (upgrade or renewal) civil assets / infrastructure.

Detour

With the exception of pedestrian traffic, all road users will be required to use the following detours while works are underway.

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