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Conondale Residents to finally get their bridge |
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Written by Les Fawkes
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Saturday, 03 December 2011 |
Conondale residents finally have something to smile about with news that Grigor Bridge is to be replaced - not just fixed - replaced!
Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP has rejoiced in this news after fighting for the funding needed for a new bridge.
| Conondale Residents meet with Andrew Powell M.P.
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“Residents
who rely on Grigor Bridge as their link into town will remember only
too well the rain event in October 2010 that forced the initial closure
of this bridge.
“The bridge was closed to all traffic after torrential rain caused suspected damage to the bridge surface and its foundations.
“Rehabilitation
works were being carried out and the Department of Transport and Main
Roads had reopened the bridge just in time for it to be closed again
during the January deluge.
“A new
bridge is great news for this community. To constantly repair this
ancient timber construction just didn’t make sense.
“Even
Major General Mick Slater, the inaugural Head of the Queensland
Reconstruction Authority, could see something had to be done. When
the General toured in April he clearly identified the ongoing
frustration the closures brought the locals. I pass on my thanks to
General Slater for his lobbying for this much needed infrastructure,” Mr
Powell stated.
The
Department of Transport and Main Roads have confirmed construction on
the $7 million new bridge is expected to start mid-2012 and is likely to
take eight months to complete. Motorists are to continue using the
existing bridge.
“Congratulations
to the Conondale community - your patience while waiting for the
Department to do the right thing and replace the bridge has paid off.
This is a great win for all,” Mr Powell concluded.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 January 2012 )
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