Windsor Bridge over the Hawkesbury River

The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) is seeking community feedback on nine different options to rehabilitate or replace the Windsor Bridge across the Hawkesbury River.

This $25 million project is fully funded by the NSW Government.

Background

Windsor Bridge is the oldest existing crossing of the Hawkesbury River.  The bridge was originally built with a timber deck on cast iron piers in 1875.  Over the years the bridge has undergone many alterations including raising the bridge by 2.4 metres and adding a pier in 1897.  The timber deck, abutment and the same pier were replaced by reinforced concrete in 1920 and a footpath was added on the downstream side in 1968.

The bridge is 143 metres long and 6.1 metres wide.  It carries on average 18,000 vehicles per day.

While the existing structure is still considered safe for general traffic, parts of the bridge are now 134 years old.

What has happened so far?

In June 2008 the NSW Government committed $25 million to replace Windsor Bridge.

The announcement followed investigations by the RTA into the condition of the existing bridge. Options have been developed to rehabilitate or replace the bridge.

Community workshop

The RTA values community views about the project.  A community workshop will be held on Saturday 1 August 2009 to evaluate the options at the following location:

• The Deerubbin Centre (Windsor Central Library)
  300 George Street, Windsor
  Saturday 1 August 2009 
  From 10am to 3pm

What happens next?

All submissions from members of the community and other interested parties will be taken into account in refining and comparing these options.  A short list of options will be provided to the community for further feedback.  A preferred option for Windsor Bridge can then be chosen.

Display locations

The options are provided in the newsletter attached here.  The options will be on display from Monday 13 July until Friday 14 August 2009 at the following locations:

• Hawkesbury City Council
  366 George Street, Windsor.
  Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm
• Richmond Motor Registry
  173 Windsor Street, Richmond.
  Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm
  Saturday 8.30am to 12pm

Your comments are invited

Please send written comments by Friday 14 August 2009 to:

• John Navamani, Senior Project Manager
  Roads and Traffic Authority
  PO Box 973 PARRAMATTA NSW 2124
• or email comments to: John_Navamani@rta.nsw.gov.au.

Further information

For further information about the Windsor Bridge project please contact the project manager, John Navamani on phone (02) 8849 2049 or email John_Navamani@rta.nsw.gov.au.