Wyndham, Whipstick Creek Bridge
New two-lane concrete bridge replacing the existing timber bridge, including roadworks.
History
The existing single span timber bridge on Mt Darragh Rd Road over Whipstick Creek was constructed to replace an earlier bridge destroyed by flood in 1958.
Built for the NSW Department of Main Roads by Lyall Hall Contracting using local timbers, the structure is a four-girder log bridge with a laminated timber deck fixed with steel pins, which was a novel construction method for this area at the time.
Various upgrade works, including a sealed road surface, have been added over the years, and Council has undertaken a range of testing, remedial actions, repair and upgrade works to extend longevity and maintain functionality.
The bridge is rated for GML use with 2.7m wide traffic lanes. However, structural and heritage assessments show the bridge is now approaching the end of its serviceable life.
Whipstick Bridge is located on a vital service, transport and emergency access route linking the Princes Highway and coastal localities of Eden and Pambula to Bombala and Cooma districts and beyond via the Monaro and Snowy Mountains Highway.
Purpose
To replace the existing bridge, which is approaching the end of its serviceable life, with a fully Transport for NSW/SM1600 compliant bridge that ensures all traffic access, including GML heavy vehicles, over Whipstick Creek on Mt Darragh Road.
Funding
This project is being funded by the Australian Government who have committed $2.4 million to the project.
Funding source
Australian Government
Who can I talk to:
Andrew Stewart
Project Manager
Bega Valley Shire Council
Phone: (02) 6499 2222
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