Bicycle bridge towers installed

Support towers for the shared pedestrian and cycleway suspension bridge over Woy Woy Bay Inlet were installed last week.

Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews said the $1 million project was funded jointly by the State Government and Gosford Council.

"Two 22 metre pre-cast concrete poles are being installed at each end of the bridge and a crane will be used to put the poles in place," Ms Andrews said.

"The poles will be used to support cables, which will carry the weight of the deck.

"The first poles have already been installed at the Gosford end of the bridge.

"The overall project involves the construction of a concrete and steel pedestrian and cycleway bridge, which will be approximately 86 metres long and three metres wide.

"It is wonderful to see the Point Clare to Woy Woy shared use path progress to this point, as the first stages began back in November 2002.

"The completion of the Woy Woy Bay Inlet Bridge and approaches will mark the practical completion of the Point Clare to Woy Woy path and will significantly improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians in the area," Ms Andrews said.

Press release, November 24 Marie Andrews, Member for Peats