The $39 million project is supported by a $28 million grant from the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Bridges Program, and a $5 million grant from the Australian’s Government Bridge Renewal Program.

The $6m difference is being covered by MidCoast Council.

We consulted with the community on this project between April and May of 2017. At those consultations, attendees were guided through eight different bridge replacement options, looking at the various pro’s and con’s for each option.

That is why there are no functions on the page to provide feedback, as these stages of community consultation have already been completed.

Traffic management measures and early warning signage have been planned to manage the risks associated with the temporary low-level crossing of Cedar Party Creek.

• Low level bypass will be open 24/7, subject to closure when overtopping / inundation occurs
• A new flood gauge will be installed upstream of the bypass linked to flashing light signage ROAD CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING, warning motorists that crossing is closed
• Temporary turnaround bays will be provided either side of the bypass to allow motorists to turn around
• When the bypass is CLOSED motorists will be required to use alternate routes. Tinonee Road, Gloucester Road, The Bucketts Way
• Low-level bypass has been designed for vehicles up to 12.5m with checking vehicles semi-trailers and B-double able to pass each other by keeping left.
• Should circumstances require MCC may impose restrictions on semi-trailer and B-double usage.

To facilitate the construction of the bypass council has aquired the land that is known as “Chrissy Gollan Park”, which has been in private ownership with an agreement for community use.

We’re working with the Wingham Advancement Group to manage future plans for Chrissy Gollan Park. We will be talking to the community during the bridge construction phase to restore the park.