Project update: November 14, 2024

The restoration of Palm Tree Creek Bridge at Pinnacle has been completed.

Works by contractor Timber Restoration Systems to replace Palm Tree Creek Bridge, on Walker-Finns Road, were completed on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Following the demolition of the bridge in May 2024, the foundations were found to be in poorer condition than anticipated. Works ceased on site while engineers completed a new design and a concreting sub-contractor was engaged. Works then re-commenced in August 2024.

The following has been completed as part of this project:

• Concrete foundations and approach slabs.
• Scour protection to the creek, to protect the structural foundations in future flood events.
• New Australian hardwood timber structure and galvanised steel fixings.
• Glue laminated timber deck.
• Asphalt wearing surface.

Palm Tee Creek Bridge has now been re-opened for use.

The bridge capacity has been restored to a 44 Tonne “T44” truck loading.

Thank you for your patience while these essential works were under way.

Palm Tree Creek Bridge prior to restoration starting

Palm Tree Creek Bridge new structure.

Palm Tree Creek Bridge's new decking prior to re-opening.