Building bridges over Toomuc

By Mitchell Clarke

Cardinia Shire Council has approved the tender to design and construct two pedestrian bridges over Toomuc Creek.

The project aligns with Cardinia’s organisational plans to manage assets like roads, drainage, footpaths and buildings, etc.

Councillor Michael Schilling pushed for the project and said he looked forward to seeing it go ahead.

“This bridge is an exciting piece of infrastructure for the community and the surrounding community,” he said.

“As it does provide a new connection, it’ll also provide our community with enhanced paths, enabling residents to actively travel around the estates.”

“That bridge has served the community very well, but it is now time for an upgrade to ensure future generations of people can continue to use the bridge safely to cross the creek.”

The project involves the construction of a Northern and Southern Bridge.

The Northern Bridge will replace the existing pedestrian bridge adjacent to the Princes Highway between the Pakenham Consolidated school and Toomuc Reserve.

The Southern Bridge will involve the construction of a new pedestrian bridge that will connect the Edenbrook Estate with Heritage Springs, adjacent to the southern end of Growler Street between the Railway Line and Bridge Road.

The bridge was originally constructed by the community through the Rotary Club and as such, the Rotary club have been advised of the need to decommission and replace the existing bridge.

The works will be carried out by Open Space Infrastructure Australia Pty Ltd at a cost of $459,000.00.