Wooden bridge replaced on important rural road

Motorists and truck drivers travelling along Thinoomba Road will now have safer and smoother journeys after the Fraser Coast Regional Council replaced a low-level wooden bridge with a new concrete structure.

“The $134,000 project, undertaken by local company Grand Civil, took five weeks to complete,” Cr James Hansen said.

“Thinoomba Road is an important link in the haulage routes for the region’s timber industry.

“Before the bridge was replaced the old timber bridge was limited to 20 tonnes whereas now it is capable of carrying heavy logging trucks.

“This project provides a boost for business and a boost for the local community.

“It improves access for residents living along Thinoomba Road, and helps ensure that the region has a strong, resilient and diversified economy.”

Council has allocated $40.8 million for roads, bridges and drainage in this year’s budget.