Jenny Aitchison

Highway Repairs to Begin Following Flood Damage

Highway Repairs to Begin Following Flood Damage

Repairs to the New England Highway are set to commence next week following extensive damage caused by increased traffic after recent flooding across New South Wales. The record-breaking floods that impacted the NSW coast last week forced the redirection of traffic to the New England Highway. The increased volume of vehicles has left the road surface significantly deteriorated, with numerous potholes creating hazardous conditions for drivers. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan confirmed that he had received advice from the NSW Government that road works will begin next week. He said he has been advocating for urgent repairs in response…
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Five Ageing Timber Bridges Replaced Across Glen Innes Severn Region

Five Ageing Timber Bridges Replaced Across Glen Innes Severn Region

Glen Innes Severn Council has completed the replacement of five timber bridges in the region, as part of works funded under the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Bridges (FCB) Program and the Australian Government’s Bridges Renewal Program. The $5.87 million project included $4.7 million from the FCB Program and $1.17 million from the Bridges Renewal Program. The works were carried out over three years and aimed to improve road safety, connectivity, and flood resilience for local communities. The bridges replaced include the Mann River Bridges on Mount Mitchell Road and Shannon Vale Road, Yarrow Creek Bridge on Mount Mitchell Road, Furracabad…
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