Published on 12 July 2024
Gooleys Bridge in Jamieson is looking brand new after barrier replacement works have offered a facelift in addition to a safety improvement.
The old wooden guardrails on the bridge had deteriorated over many years and were no longer compliant with current safety standards, which have been updated since they were installed.
The new steel barriers and their design was subject to a thorough community consultation process with the Jamieson Community Group.
Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said he was pleased to see the project having been completed with input from the community.
“Council is responsible for millions of dollars’ worth of infrastructure. It’s our responsibility to maintain all of Council’s assets and ensure they are safe, usable and meet the needs of our community.
“We make every decision about them with the ratepayer’s dollar front of mind. This means making decisions that are smart for this budget while considering the long-term costs of any upgrades,” said Cr Rabie.
“‘The upgrades to Gooley’s Bridge have been done with careful consideration of the character of the bridge and its scenic location. The guard rails are durable so will put Council in the best position in terms of the cost of ongoing maintenance. This was a great example of how we work in partnership with the community to achieve great outcomes,” said Cr Rabie.
As a result of the consultation, an additional safety rail has been installed for cyclists and pedestrians on top of the vehicle barrier. The project was completed for a total cost of $378,075.