Mayoral Column 14th May 2021

Published on 14 May 2021

Schedule set for Towrang Bridge Upgrade

Significant progress has been made on the timeline for the Towrang Bridge Upgrade, with a tender for detailed design and construction of the new bridge currently open.

$2 million has been received through the Federal Government Bridges Renewal Program, with Council also contributing $2 million towards replacement of the structure.

The new proposed bridge will be at a level 4.5m higher than the existing bridge, and will provide two lanes at a total width of 9m. Once complete, the estimated flood immunity for the new bridge will be 1 in 30 years.

The new bridge will be far more flood resistant, allowing residents of this growing community an improved access during floods. It will also be upgraded to a two lane structure, which will be far safer for traffic, and offer an improved rural stock route.

Subject to outcomes from the tender evaluation, Council is aiming to have a contractor on the ground in the final quarter of 2021, with completion expected by June 2022.

Autumn Leaf Collections

The autumn leaf collection is underway, and is scheduled to run through until the end of May. Reusable bags can be collected at the Civic Centre, located at 184 Bourke Street, Goulburn. Residents can then fill the bags, and a book collection by calling our team on 4823 4444.

Collections are undertaken on Monday morning’s and therefore need to be booked prior to 3pm on the previous Friday.

All leaves collected this year are being delivered to our Waste Management Centre in Goulburn and placed into the FOGO (food organics and garden organics) which is being converted into high quality compost.

A reminder that this compost is now available for purchase from the Goulburn Waste Management Centre from Monday to Friday between 8am and 12pm. Be sure to call to book in a time to come and pick up your compost, also by calling 4823 4444. The cost is $20 a trailer load or for larger quantities $90 a tonne.

Frosts are here!

Our winter frosts have arrived, and I want to remind everyone how important it is to take the time to make sure your windscreen is properly cleared of all ice before driving. Police and our Road Safety team are also preaching this message this year, and will be giving away free ice scrapers next Tuesday 18th May in Belmore Park between 10am and 4pm.

Council’s Road Safety Officer and Hume Police District will be present, with free ice scrapers available to help clear your windscreen, drive safe and protect your vehicle.