Briars Sharrow Bridge upgrade

Council has received grant funding from the NSW Government to upgrade Briars Sharrow crossing to a concrete bridge structure. 

What's happened

• REF completed following biodiversity and heritage investigations
• Preliminary bridge layout and flood modelling completed
• Tender for detailed design and construction was recently closed

What's next

• Tender for design and construction expected to be awarded at December meeting of Council due to tender clarifications required.
• Road closure of Briars Sharrow Road between Plains Road and Captains Flat Road will be required.
• Construction to commence early 2026 and be completed late 2026.
• REF has been submitted for determination. An Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit application will be submitted following REF determination to permit impacts to Aboriginal heritage items prior to works commencing in those areas.
• Contractor completion of geotechnical investigations and service relocations needed before majority works can commence.