November 4, 2021

Gunnedah Shire Council will commence work next Monday, November 8 on the reconstruction of Maitland Street Bridge in Breeza.

The works form part of the Clifton Road Upgrade Project and involve the demolition of the existing bridge and construction of a new concrete bridge over the waterway.

Council secured funding of $8.56 million through the NSW Government Fixing Country Roads program for the upgrade of Clifton Road, with a co-contribution of $247,794  from Gunnedah Shire Council.

The Federal Government also contributed an additional $1.007 million in Phase 1 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program to upgrade Clifton Road from Oakey Creek Road Intersection to Leys Road Intersection.

Council Director of Infrastructure Services Jeremy Bartlett said the new bridge will help improve safety and productivity.

“The reconstruction of Maitland Street Bridge will allow all weather access across the waterway and improve access to local roads and farming operations,” Mr Bartlett said.

“The new bridge has been designed to carry the maximum loads possible for vehicles and machinery and will enable access for Higher Productivity Vehicles.

“This work is an important aspect of the Clifton Road Upgrade Project and at times there may be minor disruptions to traffic. I thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this process.”

It is anticipated works will be completed by the end of February, 2022.

Caption: The Maitland Street Bridge at Breeza will be demolished and reconstructed.

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