The design of the bridges includes:
• Large culverts which will allow for a slightly greater flow of water (than is currently available) and thereby help reduce the risk of flooding.
• Rock beaching to reduce the likelihood of erosion.
• Adequately provision for increased use caused by any future residential developments planned in the area.
• Pedestrian pathways across both bridges to remove pinch points and the need for pedestrians to traverse the lanes of traffic, and to enable connectivity to future planned pathways along Campbells Creek Fryers Road.
Please note that Council is continuing to advocate for funding for a pathway from Campbells Creek to the Recreational Reserve as a priority identified in the current Walking and Cycling Strategy. The pathway section from the recreational reserve to the bridges (and beyond) are yet to be designed.
The design has been completed in accordance with the North Central Catchment Management Authority (NCCMA) permit conditions.
Every endeavour is being made to avoid removing the large Manna gum tree located next to the northern bridge – we are undertaking hydro excavation under an arborist’s supervision to ensure there is little to no damage to the tree. The gum trees located near the southern bridge will all remain as construction work will not interfere or effect any of these trees.
The sandstone blocks will be removed as part of the project and stored so that they can be reused on future projects in Campbells Creek. The sandstone blocks cannot be economically reused in this location.
As part of the project we will also be investigating upstream restrictions and constraints.