Deck in place on new Way Way Bridge

MACKSVILLE’S new bridge over Way Way Creek is a step closer to completion following this week’s placement of its concrete deck.

Preparation work at Way Way Creek during the past eight weeks has involved demolishing the old timber bridge, preparing the site, and drilling down and installing bridge piles.

To fit the deck, two 14-metre-long concrete planks, each weighing 26 tonnes, were transported two kilometres down the single-lane dirt road, along with the 140-tonne crane required to place the planks onto abutments.

Nambucca Valley Council acting general manager David Moloney was pleased by the progress at Macksville as well as other projects that are part of Council’s current bridge-lifting and capital works program.

“I thank our community for their patience and understanding while we carry out these important works, along with our broader capital works program,” Mr Moloney said.

“Temporary traffic detours can be inconvenient, but they are necessary to allow us to deliver stronger, more resilient infrastructure for our community and across the region.”

Council is currently delivering its $9.98 million bridge betterment program through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and the Regional Roads and Transport Recovery Package.

Across the Valley, work continues at:

• Roberts Bridge, Taylors Arm: piles were placed and head stocks poured on Tuesday 2 September. Girders were scheduled to be placed on Monday 7 September.
• Sullivans Bridge, Valla: piling is under way and girders are on site ready to be placed once the head stocks are poured.
• Browns Crossing No 1. Bridge, Warrell Creek: piling is under way and is expected to continue for the next 2-3 weeks, depending on the hardness of the underground rock.
• Cassidys Bridge, Newee Creek: the old bridge has been demolished and road works have started on Wirrimbi Road to build it up higher. Next, piling will start.

To deliver these new bridges, as well as a major culvert replacement starting on 14 September at Boat Harbour Road, Utungun, several roads have had temporary closures, at the bridge or work site.

Traffic detours are in place and residents and visitors are encouraged to visit the Live Traffic website or use maps apps on smart phones when planning their journeys. Residents can also download Council’s Antenno app to receive works notifications, or contact Council on (02) 6568 2555 or council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au