A plan for a new Jacksons Creek footbridge has been outlined following Macedon Ranges council awarding a contract for replacement works.
The bridge was closed after flood waters severely damaged the bridge and separated it from its footings in October 2022.
According to the Macedon Ranges website, this “complicated the matter and the length of time required to find a solution and allow public access,” and “the bridge has been assessed by [the] council’s insurer as a total loss.“
“Following the insurance claim process and more recently, a tender process for the works, designs are now being finalised ahead of construction getting underway.”
According to an update posted to the council’s website the new bridge should be installed by the end of March 2025, with all ancillary works completed by early to mid-April 2025.
Council is keen for the footbridge to be replaced as soon as possible to “restore this important pedestrian connection”.
The bridge provides an important pedestrian link between Dixon Field and the Gisborne Botanic Gardens.
Access to The Gisborne Botanic Gardens is available from the footbridge adjacent to the Gisborne Adventure Playground or the pathway on the north side of Jacksons Creek.
Macedon Ranges council is set to provide further updates as the project progresses.
Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/About-Council/Projects-and-works/Works-and-Upgrades
