Emu Creek Hall Road Bridge now open

The $1 million Emu Creek Hall Road Bridge in Queensland is now open after being upgraded from a single lane timber bridge.

The new reinforced concrete bridge is wider and has an increased load limit able to hold a potential 160 tonnes.

The bridge upgrade was funded as a result of round three of the Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Program.

Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said replacing old bridges made good economic sense.

“Replacing bridges such as Emu Creek Hall Road Bridge delivers a reduction in maintenance costs, saving taxpayer dollars and reducing downtime for local businesses,” Mr. Littleproud said.

“The Federal Government’s $363,550 contribution to the project is part of our partnership with local governments to ensure our regions are better connected and able to reach their potential.”

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Emu Creek Hall Road Bridge transformation was another success story of the Federal Government’s $100 billion investment in transport infrastructure.

“Bridges are so important in connecting communities, carrying families on their way to school and work, and freight on its way to market,” Mr. McCormack said.

Final clean-up works will take place over the next few weeks, with traffic management in place.