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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.
Who to talk to
Anthony Swallow
Project Engineer
Bega Valley Shire Council
Phone: (02) 6499 2229
Email: aswallow@begavalley.nsw.gov.au
Timeline of works
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Site establishment
31 March 2025
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Setup detour and road closure
15 April 2025
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Road reopening
End of June 2025
Download a printable copy of the alternate route map.
Frequently Asked Questions
The new bridge will have one lane.
The road will need to be closed for the duration of the works, which is likely to be around three months, from mid-March 2025 to the end of June 2025, weather permitting.
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