Flood Recovery Information

Thank you to everyone who was able to contribute to the Upper Colo Bridge Community Information Session, and for the feedback you provided.

There was near unanimous support for the bridge to be replaced with a concrete bridge, and for the remaining timbers from the existing bridge to be salvaged and repurposed onsite in recognition of the wooden bridge and those who constructed it.

The recording and presentation from the meeting are now available for the community to review.

Council officers will be recommending to Councillors to proceed with the construction of a new concrete bridge. The rationale behind the concrete bridge option, compared to timber bridge options, is contained in the presentation and independent report, which are available to the public at https://www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au/fih2021.

Council anticipates that work on a concrete bridge could be completed in the second half of 2022, subject to weather.

A final decision will be made by Councillors at an upcoming Council meeting.

To view the recording, click here.

To view the presentation notes, click here.

Welcome to your regular update regarding the flood damage to Greens Road at Lower Portland , and Council’s commitment to repair this important piece of community infrastructure.

CLICK HERE for UPDATE #13

As discussed at the meeting we are seeking early feedback on options to enable works to get underway and would like the community to provide their feedback on the two options for the sequence of repairs.

Option 1: The following sequence and anticipated impacts are :

• Site 2 – Undertake Temporary Remediation Works to provide interim access
• Keep Site 1 open with 5T Load Limit – no disruption to current access at Site 1
• Complete detailed design option for permanent restoration
• Site 2 – Carry out Permanent Works. Site would be closed to traffic
• Site 1 – Carry out Permanent Works. Site would be closed to traffic
  
  

Option 2: The following sequence and anticipated impacts are :

• Site 2 – Temporary Remediation Works; then
• Site 1 – Temporary Remediation Works. Site 1 access closed for 3 to 4 weeks – no public access due to excavation works. All traffic would need to go via Site 2 with the 3T load limit and access only during daylight hours
• Site 1 – Interim works would enable an increase load limit to 10T when completed
• Site 2 – Permanent Works. Site would be closed to traffic
• Site 1 – Permanent works. Site would be closed to traffic
  
  

As outlined at the meeting it is proposed to commence the Interim works at Site 2 in the next week. In considering the above, Option 1 is considered the option which minimises overall disruption.

Click here to view the recording of the meeting

Click here to view the presentation slides from the meeting

Click here to leave your feedback

Welcome to your regular update regarding the flood damage to Greens Road at Lower Portland and Upper Colo Bridge, and Council’s commitment to repair these important pieces of community infrastructure.

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Welcome to your regular update regarding the flood damage to Greens Road at Lower Portland and Upper Colo Bridge, and Council’s commitment to repair these important pieces of community infrastructure.

CLICK HERE for UPDATE #11

Repair work is continuing on several of our Playgrounds and Reserves after they were impacted by the flood event. Remember to enjoy our parks and playgrounds in a COVID-safe and responsible way.

Here is the latest update;

🟢 Church Street Reserve Playground – NOW OPEN!

🟢 Governor Phillip Park Playground – NOW OPEN! The waterplay is CLOSED over winter for repair.

🟢 Hanna Park - NOW OPEN!

🟢 Hawkesbury Park – NOW OPEN - Replacement of softfall is now COMPLETE!

🟢 Howe Park - NOW OPEN! - repairs to the Luke Worlsey Bridge are now complete and the bridge is NOW OPEN! The fitness equipment softfall replacement is now COMPLETE!

🟢 Macquarie Park – NOW OPEN! - the playground fence has now been repaired, replacement of the rubber sections of the playground is now complete, toilets are now open, further work is required on; bollard replacement and signage installation, the canoe ramp is OPERATIONAL. The community accessing the river and beach area should take care as the flood has altered that area and there may be logs and other items within the river itself that were not previously there.

🟢 Yarramundi Reserve & Navua Reserve - NOW OPEN!

🟢 Windsor Wharf Reserve - NOW OPEN!

🔴Argyle Bailey Memorial Reserve Ebenezer - Two timber pedestrian bridges CLOSED until further notice.

Welcome to your regular update regarding the flood damage to Greens Road at Lower Portland and Upper Colo Bridge, and Council’s commitment to repair these important pieces of community infrastructure.

CLICK HERE for UPDATE #10

Welcome to your regular update regarding the flood damage to Greens Road at Lower Portland and Upper Colo Bridge, and Council’s commitment to repair these important pieces of community infrastructure.

CLICK HERE for UPDATE #9

Repair work is continuing on several of our Playgrounds and Reserves after they were impacted by the flood event.

Remember to enjoy our parks and playgrounds in a COVID-safe and responsible way.

Here is the latest update;

🟢 Church Street Reserve Playground – NOW OPEN!

🟢 Governor Phillip Park Playground – NOW OPEN! The waterplay is CLOSED over winter for repair.

🟢 Hanna Park - NOW OPEN!

🟢 Howe Park - NOW OPEN! - repairs to the Luke Worlsey Bridge are now complete and the bridge is NOW OPEN! The fitness equipment softfall replacement is currently underway.

🟢 Macquarie Park – NOW OPEN! - the playground fence has now been repaired, replacement of the rubber sections of the playground is currently underway, toilets are now open, further work is required on; bollard replacement and signage installation, the canoe ramp is not operational, the BBQs are now operational. The community accessing the river and beach area should take care as the flood has altered that area and there may be logs and other items within the river itself that were not previously there.

🟢 Yarramundi Reserve & Navua Reserve - NOW OPEN!

🟢 Windsor Wharf Reserve - NOW OPEN!

🔴Argyle Bailey Memorial Reserve Ebenezer - Two timber pedestrian bridges CLOSED until further notice.

🔴 Hawkesbury Park – CLOSED - Replacement of softfall is currently underway.

📸 Windsor Wharf

Welcome to your regular update regarding the flood damage to Greens Road at Lower Portland and Upper Colo Bridge, and Council’s commitment to repair these important pieces of community infrastructure.

CLICK HERE for UPDATE #8