Gipps Street bridge replacement project

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With the Federal Government's announcement of $5 million funding contribution from Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program, with a further $2.76 million from Moyne Shire to the project Council has developed a concept plan showing a representation of the style and design of the proposed new bridge in Port Fairy.

The concept is based on:

  • Department of Transport statutory design and construction standards
  • Independent flood modelling based on a number of different bridge designs including height, abutments and number of piers.
  • Construction methodologies that consider the site, location, constraints and desired timeframes
  • Provision of critical water assets for the town of Port Fairy that are currently connected to the existing bridge
  • Provision of a safe pedestrian footpath and bike lanes as part of the new bridge
  • Achievable and practical connections to the existing road and footpath network
  • Ongoing maintenance and longer-term renewal management.

The concrete bridge has two piers, two-way vehicle access, a pedestrian footpath on the upstream side of the bridge to link in with the broader footpath network and options for either on-road or shared bicycle lanes.

Key tasks to deliver the project are listed in the project milestones. Council is currently forecasting construction commencement April 2027.


Current bridge condition

Further background to the project and updated condition reports and usability of the current bridge can be found on our Gipps Street Bridge Engage page.


Moyne Shire Council would like to acknowledge the Federal Government $5 million funding contribution to the project through the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure program.

With the Federal Government's announcement of $5 million funding contribution from Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program, with a further $2.76 million from Moyne Shire to the project Council has developed a concept plan showing a representation of the style and design of the proposed new bridge in Port Fairy.

The concept is based on:

  • Department of Transport statutory design and construction standards
  • Independent flood modelling based on a number of different bridge designs including height, abutments and number of piers.
  • Construction methodologies that consider the site, location, constraints and desired timeframes
  • Provision of critical water assets for the town of Port Fairy that are currently connected to the existing bridge
  • Provision of a safe pedestrian footpath and bike lanes as part of the new bridge
  • Achievable and practical connections to the existing road and footpath network
  • Ongoing maintenance and longer-term renewal management.

The concrete bridge has two piers, two-way vehicle access, a pedestrian footpath on the upstream side of the bridge to link in with the broader footpath network and options for either on-road or shared bicycle lanes.

Key tasks to deliver the project are listed in the project milestones. Council is currently forecasting construction commencement April 2027.


Current bridge condition

Further background to the project and updated condition reports and usability of the current bridge can be found on our Gipps Street Bridge Engage page.


Moyne Shire Council would like to acknowledge the Federal Government $5 million funding contribution to the project through the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure program.

  • Expression of Interest - Community Reference Group

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from local community members who would like to be part of the Gipps Street Bridge Community Reference Group.

    The Reference Group will be part of Council's engagement program across the life of the project. It will enable the sharing of ideas, community concerns and questions, improve Council's communications and act as a contact point for Council and the wider community.

    The Reference Group will comprise a Councillor representative and Council officers from the project team, and local business operators, service groups and residents. The Group will meet on a bi-monthly basis during the first phases of the project starting from February 2026. Any changes to meeting frequency once construction commences will be discussed and agreed with the Group. A terms of reference and supporting protocols will be provided to confirmed Group members.

    Council will review all Expressions of Interest received and aim for a balance of age, representation, skills and interests.

    Expressions of Interest have now closed.

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  • Environmental assessment underway

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    Council has appointed Aquatica Environmental to undertake terrestrial and aquatic environmental assessments of the works zone for the Gipps Street Bridge. Aquatica Environmental has undertaken a range of similar projects for major bridge and road projects along the Great Ocean Road and southern Victoria and brings professional and qualified expertise to this process.

    Starting in late September, the Aquatica team will undertake:

    • desktop and onsite assessments aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity, flora, fauna and estuarine habitats, including seasons considerations
    • Identify ecologically significant area
    • Identify potential direct and indirect impacts of the bridge project
    • Identify any legislative and regulatory triggers
    • Develop environmental management and mitigation measures for inclusion in the project Construction and Environmental Management Plan
    • Develop an environment impacts and risk register.

    The report and its findings will be considered and reviewed as part of ongoing works planning processes, with the final report due mid-November.

    Moyne Shire Council would like to acknowledge the Federal Government $5 million funding contribution to the project through the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure program.

Page last updated: 13 Oct 2025, 10:20 AM