The replacement of Stingray Creek Bridge between Laurieton and North Haven remains a significant infrastructure renewal project for Council, it has confirmed.
The relating Development Application for the works include construction of the new bridge immediately upstream of the existing bridge, road realignment, relocation of the utility services and removal of the old bridge.
At the June meeting, Council resolved to move forward with the project by entering into negotiations with Opus International Consultants regarding preparation of design and construction contract documents for the Bridge.
This resolution was passed after the Administrator considered the tender evaluation assessment report and declined to accept any of the tenders presented.
Council’s Acting Infrastructure Director Gary Randall advised that the design phase is expected to take between nine and 12 months to complete.
“While moving forward with the design phase, Council will continue to review funding opportunities to support the $6 million currently allocated to the project from the NSW State Government.
“Replacement of Stingray Creek Bridge is expected to cost in excess of $12 million and funding for the full amount needs to be available before Council will be able to confirm a timeframe for construction,” said Mr Randall.
Council has completed an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the replacement of Stingray Creek Bridge, which comprehensively assessed and provided strategies to minimise and manage any potential environmental, social and economic impacts that may arise from the project.
