Transport for NSW
Historic Nowra Bridge repurposing
Community update
Work is set to start on repairing and repurposing the historic Nowra Bridge
Finishing work for the new Nowra Bridge was completed last month. Our focus will now shift to repairing and repurposing the historic bridge into a pedestrian and cyclist path for future use by the community.
What's in this
update
- What we've been doing
- Operational noise assessment
- When we will be working
- What work we will be doing
- Upcoming work and next steps
- What this means for you
What we've been doing
Over the last six months, we have carried out the following work on the Nowra Bridge project:
- Landscaping across the project has been finished and landscape maintenance is underway
- Completing footpaths across the project
- Removing the site compounds and restoring ancillary sites
- Removing excess spoil from the Bolong Road stockpile site
- Removing and replacing contaminated mulch from several locations across the project area.
We would like to sincerely thank you, our community, for your patience throughout construction of the new Nowra Bridge over the last four years.
Operational noise assessment
In 2018, the project’s Review of Environmental Factors predicted the operational road traffic noise emissions for the new bridge.
To validate the initial assessment and verify compliance with relevant environmental obligations, we have completed a post-construction operational noise assessment for the new bridge. A copy of the report is available on the project website at nswroads.work/nowrabridge
Work will soon start on the historic Nowra Bridge
Repairing and repurposing of the historic bridge will be carried out in four stages, with the full program of work expected to take around two to three years to complete, weather permitting.
The old bridge has worked hard over the last few decades and is now in need of a lot of time and care to bring it back to its former glory and preserve it for years to come.
The work required to repair and repurpose the bridge is very detailed and labour intensive. Completing the work to a high standard will take a significant amount of time, but it will ensure the longevity of the bridge.
When we will be working
The first stage of work will start Monday 11 November 2024 and is expected to take around six months, weather permitting.
Work will be carried out during the following standard work hours:
- 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
- 8am to 1pm, Saturday
We do not anticipate any out of hours work will be required, however the community will be updated should this change.
What work we will be doing
The first stage of work will involve:
- Repairing the end truss lattices.
- Truss repairs.
- Repairs to the concrete bridge deck.
- Removal of the old handrail connections.
- Replacement of rosette style diagonal bracing washers.
Further details about this work can be found in the Community update at the link below.
What this means for you
The historic Nowra Bridge has been closed to road traffic and pedestrians since the new Nowra Bridge opened to traffic in February 2023.
Street lighting on the historic bridge will be switched off while work is underway. For the safety of the community, access to the bridge will remain closed for the duration of the repair and repurposing work.
Temporary fencing, signage, and security cameras will be in place to discourage pedestrians from accessing the bridge.
For more information
Visit the project website to find the latest Community update, view project reports, and find out more about the history of the old Nowra Bridge.
Contact us
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the project team:
Ph: 1800 555 638
E: nowrabridgeproject@transport.nsw.gov.au
W: nswroads.work/OldNowraBridge
PO Box 477 Wollongong NSW 2500
If you need help understanding this information, please contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask them to call us on 1800 555 638.
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