Bridge refurbishment and replacement program

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Built in 1929, Cooroy Belli Creek Road Bridge is the oldest bridge maintained by Council. The road plays a critical role in the region’s rural road network. It provides vital linkages and access to supplies and services for a significant rural residential community located west of the Cooroy township, with approximately 1,700 vehicles per day using the bridge. The 9.7m timber bridge was identified as a high priority for replacement based on a condition assessment. Reusable timber parts of the existing timber bridge are expected to be salvaged and used in other Council projects.

Construction was completed within five months and the bridge opened to motorists on 29 November 2022.

Ark Constructions delivered the project on behalf of Council. 

Project

Council has received a Federal Government Bridge Renewal Program grant, contributing up to 50% of the construction cost. 

The bridge replacement will:

• provide a concrete bridge with a 100-year design life
• reduce long-term maintenance and operational costs
• provide guard rails along the edge of the bridge for added safety
• be widened to include shoulders and meet two-lane standards
• meet all current bridge standards

Garth Prowd Bridge provides a vital link to the Hastings Street, Noosa beaches and National Park precincts and forms part of Noosa’s Principal cycle network and transport corridor. 

Council has investigated the bridge for rehabilitation and footpath widening and will shortly be issuing tenders for design and construction with the aim of undertaking works in early 2024, weather and materials supply pending.

Project

Council has received a $1.75 million Federal Government Bridge Renewal Program Round 5 grant, contributing up to 50% of the construction cost of $3.7 million.

The following remediation work is required to extend the design life of the bridge:

• to strengthen and prolong the life of the structure by applying a stop corrosion intervention treatment.
• upgrade the bridge rails and lighting to current standards.

The bridge deck width is not being expanded for on-road users (bike riders and vehicles). 

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Built around 1968, Doonella Lake Bridge provides a vital link between Tewantin and Noosaville for over 20,000 vehicles per day on average.

Construction is anticipated to commence in mid to late 2025, pending the funding agreement outcome from the Federal Governments Bridges Renewal Program.

Council has received a $2M funding grant Federal Governments Bridge Renewal Program and is currently seeking additional funds to undertake capital renewal works to the existing bridge structure.

The proposed work for the bridge renewal will:

• Extend the existing bridge structures operational asset life by 50 Years
• Reduce ongoing maintenance and operational costs.
• incorporate Australian Bridge Code updates for the best practice design of the renewal works.
• Increased the current load rating of the existing structure.
• Upgrade the barrier rails and wearing surface to improve vehicle and cyclist safety.
• Undertake service relation works and seek the potential opportunity to widen the existing bridge for on road cyclists

The 15.8m Lawnville Road Bridge is located 3.7km west of the Cooroy township and plays a critical role in the region’s rural road network. The bridge provides vital linkages to approximately 1,000 vehicles per day, as well as being used as a route for cyclists. The timber bridge was identified for refurbishment based on a condition assessment.  

Identified for replacement due to age and condition, the original 15.8-metre-long timber bridge, paved the way for a wider road approach and bridge lanes, featuring two 1.5-metre on-road shoulders for enhanced safety. The bridge provides vital linkages to approximately 1,000 vehicles per day, as well as being used as a route for cyclists.

Built by Ark Construction in the same location, prefabricated elements were strategically incorporated into the construction process to minimise disruption and expedite the project timeline.

The new bridge structure boasts a 100-year life design, effectively reducing long-term maintenance and operational costs.

Project

Construction began in August with the bridge opened to motorists on 20 December 2023.

Wahpunga Lane Bridge on Wahpunga Road is a connector between Sister Tree Creek Road and Gympie-Kin Kin Road. The single-lane bridge provides access to Kin Kin and users of the Noosa Trail Network. The timber bridge was identified as a high priority for replacement based on a condition assessment. Reusable timber parts of the existing timber bridge will be salvaged and used in other Council projects.

The contract to replace the bridge was awarded to SGQ Pty Ltd. Construction was completed in August 2022.

Project

Council received a Federal Government Bridge Renewal Program grant, contributing up to 50% of the construction cost.

The bridge replacement will:

• provide a single-lane, concrete bridge with a 100-year design life
• reduce long-term maintenance and operational costs
• be built using a Modular Bridge System, which will allow a quicker build time and reduce workplace health and safety risks compared to traditional building methods
• align the load limit to current standards, making the bridge safer and more durable
• address an identified scour issue on the north-east side of the bridge
• provide guardrails along the edge of the bridge for added safety
• remain one lane; however, will be widened to meet current standards 
• improve the current alignment between the bridge and road approaches, where possible.