SWAN HILL BRIDGE STRATEGIC OPTIONS
Between 2007 and 2009, Victoria’s Department of Transport and Planning (formerly Department of Transport) led investigations to identify the best location for a new river crossing.
In 2012, the NSW Government published Timber Truss Road Bridges - A Strategic Approach to Conservation. This strategy identified that Swan Hill Bridge was to be retained. However, in 2019, Swan Hill Bridge’s status was changed and it was added to the list of bridges to be removed.
Transport for NSW is planning for a new bridge at Swan Hill. While planning is under way, they are continuing to carry out regular maintenance work to ensure the existing bridge remains safe and serviceable for as long as it is needed. A series of essential maintenance projects has been carried out on Swan Hill Bridge since 2016.
MLEI provided heritage and technical support in relation to the existing bridge and options for a relocated bridge, including advice and support regarding movable spans.
MLEI provided the following services:
- Engineering heritage
- S170
- Heritage and engineering assessment
- Bridge rehabilitation
- Strategic options
- Do-nothing, strengthen, rehabilitation and upgrade options
- Stakeholder liaison
- Technical support, including but not limited to, movable spans.