The announcement of funding for the replacement of two bridges was made on Tuesday of last week by the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan.

“The two timber bridges were in need of replacing,” he said.

“The first bridge is on Kungala Road and is a single lane timber bridge that will be replaced with a two lane reinforced concrete bridge. It will be replaced at a cost of $689,030 with the Government contributing $344,515.

“The second bridge is on Sherwood Creek Road and is a single lane timber bridge to be replaced with a single lane reinforced concrete bridge. It will be replaced at a cost of $570,750 with the Government contributing $285,375.

Clarence Valley Mayor, Jim Simmons said both bridges were decades old, approaching the end of their lives and required regular and costly maintenance.

“New structures would greatly reduce ongoing maintenance costs and remove any need for load limits to be applied,” he said.