Council will be undertaking the renewal of Saltwater Creek Bridge in mid-2023. The existing bridge has reached the end of its serviceable life and will be removed as part of this project.

The replacement concrete bridge will be constructed on the upstream side of the existing bridge. The bridge will be raised clear of future sea level rise and will have no impact upon the 1% Annual Exceedance Probability Flood Levels. To achieve these design requirements the bridge will be 1.2 metres higher than the existing bridge.

Disturbed landfill will be remediated onsite in accordance with the project’s Construction Environmental Management Plan, compliant with the Environment Protection Authority requirements. Massey Park’s Fairway Five may be shortened to a par 3 hole for the duration of works, however details of the arrangements will be confirmed closer to the start of construction.

The community will be notified ahead of construction once the tender has been awarded.

Current bridge: Current bridge Completed bridge - upstream from existing: Completed bridge
Concept plan

FAQs

Massey Park, sits on the Brewer Street Swamp, which was reclaimed using industrial and domestic waste landfill in the 1930’s. To ensure contaminated materials are handled, reused or disposed of appropriately during demolition and construction works, a range of construction management plans will be in place, including:

  • Acid Sulphate Soil Management Plan;
  • Asbestos Management Plan (AMP); and,
  • Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).

A review of environmental effects has been completed to assess and mitigate potential and/or real environmental risks.

The schedule of works is anticipated to be issued for tender in the coming weeks with the works to be undertaken mid-2023.

As per the State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021 Part 2.3 Development controls, Division 12 Parks and other public reserves, these works can be undertaken without development consent. (SEPP T&I)

No, the existing bridge will be removed during the construction period. However, a temporary bridge will be erected nearby to allow for golf cart and pedestrian access.