Following a flood damage inspection in 2022, the Federation Pedestrian Bridge in Inverleigh was closed and initial signage was installed.
To ensure ongoing public safety and facilitate necessary repairs, more permanent barriers have recently been installed to restrict motorbike, horse, and vehicle access to the bridge.
Council has received draft repair plans for the bridge and northern riverbank, and these will soon be submitted to the relevant authority for approval. We’re also finalising the repair specifications and we anticipate going to tender for the works shortly.
Based on tender outcomes, we anticipate repair works will start in April and will be completed by the end of June 2025.
The repair works will significantly improve the Federation Pedestrian Bridge. We’ll be replacing the decking with new timber, upgrading the suspension cables, and stabilising the northern bank with new beaching. Other improvements include new handrails, corrosion protection for the cables and cable stay anchors, and refixing pier column caps.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to restore the bridge and we'll continue to provide updates as the project progresses.