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 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