Bridge refurbishment and replacement program

Cooroy Belli Creek Road Bridge Now Open!

Built in 1929, Cooroy Belli Creek Road Bridge is the oldest bridge maintained by Council. The road plays a critical role in the region’s rural road network. It provides vital linkages and access to supplies and services for a significant rural residential community located west of the Cooroy township, with approximately 1,700 vehicles per day using the bridge. The 9.7m timber bridge was identified as a high priority for replacement based on a condition assessment. Reusable timber parts of the existing timber bridge are expected to be salvaged and used in other Council projects.

Construction was completed within five months and the bridge opened to motorists on 29 November 2022.

Ark Constructions delivered the project on behalf of Council. 

Project

Council has received a Federal Government Bridge Renewal Program grant, contributing up to 50% of the construction cost. 

The bridge replacement will:

• provide a concrete bridge with a 100-year design life
• reduce long-term maintenance and operational costs
• provide guard rails along the edge of the bridge for added safety
• be widened to include shoulders and meet two-lane standards
• meet all current bridge standards

Community Impact

The bridge will be closed during construction, and a detour to Lawnville Road will be in place. Construction is anticipated to take approximately 16 weeks depending on weather and construction conditions. Council and our contractors will provide more information to impacted residents prior to construction starting.

• Frequently Asked Questions - July 2022 [205KB]
• Cooroy Belli Creek Road Bridge Replacement - detour route [219KB]
• Project news - May 2022 [507 KB]
• Frequently Asked Questions [201 KB]

Garth Prowd Bridge provides a vital link to the Hastings Street, Noosa beaches and National Park precincts and forms part of Noosa’s Principal cycle network and transport corridor. 

Council has investigated the bridge for rehabilitation and footpath widening and will shortly be issuing tenders for design and construction with the aim of undertaking works in mid 2023, weather and materials supply pending.

Project

Council has received a $1.75 million Federal Government Bridge Renewal Program Round 5 grant, contributing up to 50% of the construction cost of $3.5 million.

The following remediation work is required to extend the design life of the bridge:

• to strengthen and prolong the life of the structure by applying a stop corrosion intervention treatment.
• upgrade the bridge rails and lighting to current standards.

Additional to the remediation work, Council is investigating expanding the northern pathway to align with the adjacent upgraded Noosa Parade Corridor Upgrade, providing safer and easier access for pedestrians and bike riders. The bridge deck width is not being expanded for on-road users (bike riders and vehicles). The new pathway will provide a key link in delivering the Principal Cycle Network and achieving Noosa’s Cycling and Walking Strategy’s vision of ‘more people riding a bike and walking for health, transport, tourism and the environment’.

Built around 1968, Doonella Lake Bridge provides a vital link between Tewantin and Noosaville for over 20,000 vehicles per day on average.

Construction is anticipated to commence in mid 2023, after other network upgrades such as the Beckmans Road/ Cooroy Noosa Road intersection upgrade work is complete.

Project

Council has received a $2M Federal Government Bridge Renewal Program Round 5 grant to contribute to the project.

The bridge renewal will:

• provide a 100-year design life
• reduce maintenance and operational costs
• incorporate Bridge Code updates for design best practice
• introduce an increased and known load rating
• upgrade the barrier rails to improve vehicle safety.

The 15.8m Lawnville Road Bridge is located 3.7km west of the Cooroy township and plays a critical role in the region’s rural road network. The bridge provides vital linkages to approximately 1,000 vehicles per day, as well as being used as a route for cyclists. The timber bridge was identified for refurbishment based on a condition assessment.  

Project

Construction is scheduled to commence in late August 2023 and is expected to be completed in November 2023, weather and construction conditions permitting.

Construction hours will generally be Monday to Friday, between 6:30am and 6:30pm.

Traffic impacts

As a complete bridge replacement, the existing bridge will be closed for the duration of works. As such, traffic will be detoured via Cooroy Belli Creek Road (refer to the map overleaf).

Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be installed at numerous locations to provide advance warning about changed traffic conditions and alternate routes.

Emergency Services have been briefed on the road closure, and in case of an emergency will be able to gain access to all properties from either end of Lawnville Road.

Stay informed

Noosa Council is committed to keeping residents and motorists informed. We will work with our construction contractor, Ark Constructions, to provide regular updates as required. You can also contact the Project Hotline on the number below if you have queries.

Dedicated Project Hotline Number: 07 5473 9611

Email: ark@arkgroup.net.au 

• Project news July 2023 [281KB]
• Frequently Asked Questions [266KB]

Wahpunga Lane Bridge on Wahpunga Road is a connector between Sister Tree Creek Road and Gympie-Kin Kin Road. The single-lane bridge provides access to Kin Kin and users of the Noosa Trail Network. The timber bridge was identified as a high priority for replacement based on a condition assessment. Reusable timber parts of the existing timber bridge will be salvaged and used in other Council projects.

The contract to replace the bridge was awarded to SGQ Pty Ltd. Construction was completed in August 2022.

Project

Council received a Federal Government Bridge Renewal Program grant, contributing up to 50% of the construction cost.

The bridge replacement will:

• provide a single-lane, concrete bridge with a 100-year design life
• reduce long-term maintenance and operational costs
• be built using a Modular Bridge System, which will allow a quicker build time and reduce workplace health and safety risks compared to traditional building methods
• align the load limit to current standards, making the bridge safer and more durable
• address an identified scour issue on the north-east side of the bridge
• provide guardrails along the edge of the bridge for added safety
• remain one lane; however, will be widened to meet current standards 
• improve the current alignment between the bridge and road approaches, where possible.

Community impact

The bridge will be closed during construction, and a detour around Wahpunga Lane via Sister Creek Road and Gympie-Kin Kin Road will be in place. Construction was anticipated to take up 13 weeks, however the extreme weather events of February and May have delayed the project. It is now anticipated, the project will be completed in mid-August, weather and construction conditions permitting. 

• June update [724KB] 
• April update [662KB]
• March update [659KB]
• Project news [872KB]