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Ritchies Lagoon Bridge Replacement

Council will replace the existing single-lane timber bridge over Ritchies Lagoon on Wallagoot Lane, with a new two-lane concrete bridge.

Bridge over water.

 

Project background and purpose

Council will replace the existing single-lane timber bridge over Ritchies Lagoon on Wallagoot Lane, with a new 29m long, two-lane concrete bridge.

The new bridge will be constructed by an experienced contractor, who has completed similar design and construct bridges for other regional councils and is currently constructing the bridge replacement at Dignams Creek.

The new bridge will feature a two-span concrete design, supported by piers within the creek. The spans have been designed to minimise impact to the flow of water in Ritchies Lagoon, meaning the new design will be more resilient to natural disasters such as fire and flooding, ensuring Wallagoot Lane can be reopened sooner following major weather events. The new bridge will also improve traffic flow and will ease future maintenance burden.

Ritchies Lagoon Bridge known locally as Gowings Bridge, as it is adjacent to and overlooked by Gowings dairy. The bridge is a link between across the lagoon, a semi-permanent water feature of the Jellat Jellat Flats.

Funding

This project is funded by Transport for NSW Fixing Country Bridges Program $1.85 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.

Who to talk to

Tony Swallow
Bridge Project Engineer
Bega Valley Shire Council
Phone: (02) 6499 2222  
Email: aswallow@begavelley.nsw.gov.au

 

Timeline of works


  • Construction start

    Late May 2025

  • Completion

    End of August 2025

Frequently Asked Questions


The road will need to be closed for the duration of the works, which is likely to be around three months, from late May 2025 to the end of August 2025.


 

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