East Gippsland - Timber Bridge Replacement Program

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East Gippsland Shire Council's timber bridge replacement program is complete. In the past 9 years over 153 timber bridges have been replaced with steel and concrete bridges, or where possible, major culverts. The new bridges have a 100 year design life and a load capacity of up to 68 tonne, and are less prone to impacts by fires or floods.

Council's timber bridge replacement prioritisation model is determined by the following factors:

  • Load limitations
  • Usage
  • Place
  • Possibility of impact from natural disaster
  • Singular access/Alternate route available
  • Access / egress
  • Maintenance costs
ROAD NAME LOCATIONSCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENTSTATUS
Bouchers Lane

Jarrahmond

2023/24

 completed
August 2023
Glen Arte Road

Arte River, Cabbage Tree Creek

2023/24

 completed
October 2023
Little River Road

Morass Creek, Ensay North

2023/24

 completed
March 2024
Suttons Access Road

Combienbar River access bridge

2023/24

 completed
November 2023
Upper Wingan Road

Scrubby Creek, Genoa

2023/24

 completed
December 2023
WB Line Track

Chandlers Creek, Cann River

2023/24

 completed
October 2023
West Bridge Road

Rocky River, Cabbage Tree Creek

2023/24

 completed
November 2023
James Road

Orbost

2023/24

 Completed
March 2024
Reedy Creek Road

Reedy Creek, Ensay

2023/24 Completed
May 2024


Bridges to be completed in FY 2024/25:


Gulf RoadBendoc River, Bendoc Completed
Nodens Access TrackDouble Creek, Genoa


Bridges to be completed in future years:

Healeys RoadCabbage Tree
Hollonds O'Briens RoadTambo River, Swifts Creek
Lees RoadRailway Line, Mossiface


East Gippsland Shire Council's timber bridge replacement program is complete. In the past 9 years over 153 timber bridges have been replaced with steel and concrete bridges, or where possible, major culverts. The new bridges have a 100 year design life and a load capacity of up to 68 tonne, and are less prone to impacts by fires or floods.

Council's timber bridge replacement prioritisation model is determined by the following factors:

  • Load limitations
  • Usage
  • Place
  • Possibility of impact from natural disaster
  • Singular access/Alternate route available
  • Access / egress
  • Maintenance costs
ROAD NAME LOCATIONSCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENTSTATUS
Bouchers Lane

Jarrahmond

2023/24

 completed
August 2023
Glen Arte Road

Arte River, Cabbage Tree Creek

2023/24

 completed
October 2023
Little River Road

Morass Creek, Ensay North

2023/24

 completed
March 2024
Suttons Access Road

Combienbar River access bridge

2023/24

 completed
November 2023
Upper Wingan Road

Scrubby Creek, Genoa

2023/24

 completed
December 2023
WB Line Track

Chandlers Creek, Cann River

2023/24

 completed
October 2023
West Bridge Road

Rocky River, Cabbage Tree Creek

2023/24

 completed
November 2023
James Road

Orbost

2023/24

 Completed
March 2024
Reedy Creek Road

Reedy Creek, Ensay

2023/24 Completed
May 2024


Bridges to be completed in FY 2024/25:


Gulf RoadBendoc River, Bendoc Completed
Nodens Access TrackDouble Creek, Genoa


Bridges to be completed in future years:

Healeys RoadCabbage Tree
Hollonds O'Briens RoadTambo River, Swifts Creek
Lees RoadRailway Line, Mossiface


  • 2023/24 Reedy Creek bridge replacement is complete

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    The Reedy Creek Bridge replacement is complete. The new bridge has a 100-year design life and a load capacity of up to 68-tonne and will be less prone to impacts of fires and floods.

    This was the last bridge to be completed through the current budget, with nine timber bridges replaced in the 2023/24 financial year.

    East Gippsland Shire Council's timber bridge replacement program is nearing completion. In the past 9 years over 153 timber bridges have been replaced with steel and concrete bridges, or where possible, major culverts.


  • Road closure notification - Reedy Creek Road, Ensay

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    ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION

    REEDY CREEK ROAD Bridge - ENSAY

    Reedy Creek Road Bridge will be closed for approximately 12 weeks commencing Monday 26 February 2024 to undertake urgent bridge replacement works.

    The existing one-lane timber bridge over Reedy Creek in Ensay will be replaced with a new, higher, one-lane concrete structure.

    Council awarded the contract for construction to Tambo Constructions Pty Ltd. Due to the use of heavy machinery; Reedy Creek Road will be closed for approximately 12 weeks.

    People requiring access to areas north of the bridge site are requested to use alternate access via Little River Road Ensay. Signage will be installed on Sandy Creek Road and Little River Road, 14 days prior to the road closure.

    Council apologise for any inconvenience that maybe caused by the closure.

    Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us on 5153 9500 or email to feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au