Govt Pledges $500,000 to Fix Hampden Bridge Woes, but Can't Say How Long It Will Take

Govt pledges $500,000 to fix Hampden Bridge woes, but can't say how long it will take

NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison and Kiama candidate Katelin McInerney visit Hampden Bridge this week. Photo: NSW Government. NSW Transport officials have refused to commit to a timeframe on how long it will take for a decision on the future of Hampden Bridge. Heavy vehicles have been banned from using the 1898 Kangaroo Valley bridge since the end of May to relieve pressure on the structure. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) told ABC Illawarra at the …

NSW advances $500K Hampden Bridge fix - Trailer Magazine

Hampden Bridge in New South Wales. Image: Dominik Rueß.The New South Wales State Government is working to complete the first round of safety works on the Hampden Bridge in the Kangaroo Valley. These works, part of a $500,000 three-point plan recently outlined to NSW’s Kiama and South Coast communities, follow concerns about the safety of the 127-year-old bridge, which prompted a recent load limit reduction from 42.5 tonnes to 23 tonnes. Minister…