FAQs

The new bridge will be constructed when funds become available. Council has allocated $500,000 to undertake project planning works to define property boundaries, design modelling on effects of a new bridge on water flows, how and where to redirect services that are part of the current bridge structure including key telecommunications and water assets, and working through permit and approval requirements including cultural, heritage and a Marine and Coastal Act. This first step is now underway.    

The bridge replacement construction timeframe is not yet known as the project will be undertaken as a design and construct contract with a qualified and experience bridge construction company. The replacement timeframe will be determined when the first stage Expression of Interest to open market has been undertaken and reviewed.

The Council actively involves business operators through its Economic Development Office and works with the emergency services. Residents are kept up to date via Councils web page Engage Moyne Engage Moyne, social media, Council newsletter, and letters are also sent to property owners within the affected area in the lead up to and during the project. 

Signage including diversions, project information, timeframes and contact information will also be in place when works get underway.  Information will also be provided to visitors through caravan park operators, the Visitor Information Centre and through information distributed to accommodation providers.

Information is updated regularly here on Engage Moyne and on social media, and any changes are maintained here as they come to hand.

Moyne Shire continue to make the bridge trafficable predominantly with steel plates patching the deck as required, which is undertaken within Council's approved budgets.