On Monday the Minister for Roads Duncan Gay and Member for Monaro John Barilaro officially marked the completion of major upgrades to Dalgety Bridge, which crosses the Snowy River.
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Minister Gay said the bridge has been part of a critical road link for Dalgety residents and businesses for more than 130 years.
“Dalgety Bridge is an iconic structure, representing a time in Australian history when our economy rode on the sheep’s back – it deserved a $4.5 million makeover,” Minister Gay said.
“Old timbers forming the deck and piers of the bridge have been replaced, while the important heritage value and charm of the original 132-year-old structure has been preserved.”
Mr Barilaro said upgrading the 169-metre long bridge was a perfect example of the NSW Government’s fierce commitment to deliver new and improved road infrastructure for the Monaro.
“The old bridge was not only looking ‘worn out’ but was becoming increasingly unsafe for vehicles travelling over it each day on the Snowy River Way,” Mr Barilaro said.
“The bridge is also located on an important freight route for graziers and livestock carriers, with past Labor governments only ever undertaking token patch work repairs.
“A major upgrade was necessary to ensure the bridge could continue to safely carry freight trucks carrying livestock to surrounding farms and regional sale yards.”