Project update February 2026

The public tender process for the design and construct of the new Gipps Street Bridge in Port Fairy has now closed and officers are working through a detailed evaluation of the submissions received. This process follows Council's adopted Procurement Policy and Procedures.

Further updates will be provided as we progress the tender process towards a design and construct contract.

The bridge replacement project is being funded through a $5 million grant under the Federal Government’s Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program. The remaining $2.76 million of the $7.76 million project is being funded by Moyne Shire Council.

A Community Reference Group has also been established with a wide range of community representatives selected from an Expression of Interest process that was promoted publicly in October last year.

The purpose of the group is to:

- Support transparent, ongoing engagement across the life of the project.

- Enable sharing of community concerns, questions, and ideas.

- Improve Council’s project communications.

- Act as a conduit between Council and the broader community.

The group's first meeting will be held on Monday 2 March 2026 and quarterly across the life of the project.

Stay up to date on the Gipps Street bridge replacement project on this page at:

https://engage.moyne.vic.gov.au/gipps-bridge-replacement