Works have recently concluded on a bridge replacement project for the St Omer Creek crossing on Nerriga Road. Anyone familiar with the Nerriga Road would be only too aware of the declining fortunes of the former timber bridge in recent times. “The original structure was a conventional timber beamed bridge constructed by the former Department of Main Roads in 1955” Palerang Council’s Director of Works Mr Gordon Cunningham explained. “Increases in traffic volumes and loads over recent years had taken their toll on this bridge, so much so that it was essentially self-destructing in service” said Mr Cunningham.
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Efforts over the past few years have been focussed on preservation through supplementary supports and traffic control measures while avenues for funding of a replacement could be sourced. The 2013/14 year saw success in this regard with the necessary $500,000 being allocated from a combination of Regional Road grant and internal reserves.
“The works were entirely undertaken by Council’s day labour resources which is a credit to their skill set and dedication” Mr Cunningham said.
Works commenced in July 2013 and were concluded with the new concrete culvert structure being open for traffic in time for Christmas.
