THE Dalgety Street footbridge in Woolgoolga has opened to the community.
City of Coffs Harbour says the “challenging” project was delivered within budget and has produced a “visually stunning result”.
The bridge snakes across Woolgoolga Creek, connecting West Woolgoolga to Dalgety and Nash streets, providing faster and easier access to the town’s CBD and beach.
“The bridge is perfect for walkers, cyclists and mobility scooter users,” Mayor Nikki Williams said.
“It’s an inviting walk too as the bridge winds its way through the trees.”
The Dalgety St bridge is a key component of the City’s planned West Woolgoolga path network, which aims to enhance safety and accessibility for residents travelling to key local destinations.
“The network will link West Woolgoolga’s residential areas to the Solitary Islands Way shopping and business precinct, Wiigulga Sports Complex and future residential developments around Newmans Road and Bark Hut Road,” City Infrastructure Acting Director Daniel Noble said.
The project was jointly-funded by the City ($134,419) and the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program ($1,122,477).
Another key part of the local path network is the replacement of the old wooden footbridge from Melaleuca Avenue to Lakes Road.
“The Melaleuca bridge will also be built using durable, environmentally-friendly materials and support active transport and easier long-term maintenance,” Mr Noble said.
The crossing is now closed while the works are underway and an alternative pedestrian and cycle route is available via the footbridge between Haines Close and Kim Close.
Weather permitting, the new Melaleuca bridge is scheduled to open in October.
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