Kline Street Bridge, Weston

  • Project typeBridge replacement
  • Project value$3,100,000
  • Project scheduleApril 2023 to May 2024 (completed ahead of schedule)
  • Completion Date24 November 2023

Background & Scope of works

Replacement of timber bridge with concrete bridge 1m higher, including construction of walkways on both sides. Construction of approaches to match new bridge height.

The reason for the bridge replacement was that many of the timber components in the old bridge needed replacing and it became more economical to replace the whole bridge, rather than each of the many timber components individually.

The project was funded by Council, along with grant funding from both the State Government and the Australian Government. 

The height of the new bridge is 1m higher than the old bridge.  This height increase will reduce the number of times the bridge is closed due to flooding.  The new bridge has wider travel lanes and a wider footpath.  The increase in bridge height and width also meant that it was necessary to rebuild the road between Swanson Street and Third Street.

Prior to the new bridge being constructed it was necessary to relocate the gas main and two power poles, as well as demolishing the old bridge.

This project formed part of Council's Operational Plan. You can find it within the Operational Plan with the Project ID CBS-2018-005.   

Location

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Funding

NSW Government Fixing Country Bridges Program - $1.75m
Australian Government Bridges Renewal Program - $0.65m
Cessnock City Council - $1.2m

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