Reedy Lake Road bridge replacement completed

Published on 03 February 2025

Residents and visitors to the popular barbecue area and amenities at Apex Park, Reedy Lake are benefiting from work to install a new concrete structure.

Work occurred between November and late January to install a new concrete structure spanning Washpen Creek and connecting the bridge to Apex Park Road, which had been closed to vehicles since July 2023 after the original bridge collapsed following the 2022 floods.

“Council is pleased to have been able to provide vehicle access to Apex Park during the Christmas-New Year period, with the project completed in time for the Australia Day long weekend, enabling visitors to the Gannawarra to relax on the banks to Reedy Lake,” Gannawarra Shire Council Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Rollinson said.

“The new structure is double the width of the original bridge, which will improve vehicle access to the popular picnic and camping area.”

Meanwhile, work to replace the Kervins Road bridge at Cohuna with a new concrete structure continues, with the project on track for completion in the next two weeks.

As part of the project, the bridge will be closed to all traffic until the new structure is in place. Detours will be in place along Cohuna-McMillans Road, Western Road and Murray Valley Highway whilst these improvements occur.

“Council thanks residents, visitors and motorists for their patience and looks forward to seeing this project completed as soon as possible,” Mr Rollinson said.

The construction of the Apex Park Road bridge and replacement of the Kervins Road bridge form part of Council’s $29 million capital works program, with the works supported by the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.