Work to start on bike bridge

Construction of a shared pedestrian and cycleway bridge over Woy Woy Bay Inlet is expected to start within the next month, after a tender was let at a cost of $1.04 million.

Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews said: "The project will involve the construction of a concrete and steel pedestrian and cycleway bridge, which will be approximately 86 metres long and 33 metres wide."

"The pedestrian and cycleway bridge will significantly improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians in the area and will be the final stage of the Woy Woy to Point Clare cycleway project," said Ms Andrews.

Construction of the cycleway has been undertaken in stages since November 2002, with work on the bridge due to commence in June.

Gosford Council's manager of Engineering Services Mr John Cragg said: "No fishing will be allowed from the bridge".

"Council will be providing improved fishing facilities adjacent to the bridge and will be rigorously policing it."

Waeger Constructions have been awarded the tender for the project, which is being jointly funded by the State Government and Gosford Council.

Council will be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the bridge on completion of the project.

Jenni Darwin, May 26