Important: Bega Valley Shire Council "Have Your Say" on Cuttagee Bridge
Hello Supporters,
At last, we have the opportunity to have a say in the future of Cuttagee Bridge. Council is asking for people to complete Have Your Say: https://cuttagee-bridge-renewal.paperform.co/
In my opinion, some of the questions are loaded, so please read carefully. I certainly do not see the Tathra-Bermagui Road as a commercial route, nor as an alternative to the Princes Highway.
The last question provides an opportunity to cite the remade Wallaga Lake Bridge as an example of a great replacement for Cuttagee.
Please complete the Have Your Say by April 30th.
Regards,
Karen
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HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CUTTAGEEE BRIDGE
Council has engaged the services of GHD, a leading engineering and consulting firm, to partner with Council in delivering the Cuttagee Bridge Renewal project. An essential component of their work will be undertaking and delivering stakeholder engagement and consultation activities.
Cuttagee Bridge is nearing the end of its practical life and is subject to weight and speed restrictions due to the deteriorating condition of its ageing timbers. Council is committed to ensuring the safety and functionality of this vital infrastructure and is seeking community input to help guide the decision-making process.
Council has listened to concerns about the need to recognise the bridge’s history and will work with the community to develop the appropriate design for future needs within the constraints of the funding deed.
The project engagement program includes three phases – Plan, Engage and Refine.
The first ‘Plan’ phase is a crucial step in the consultation process. It involves a Have Your Say short survey to gather pre-concept design and methodology information. While much of this has already been documented over previous years, this phase is the first step in the latest consultation process and aims to gather broad community feedback on various aspects of the bridge renewal project including design, construction and the effects on users with what will be a major disruption to the road network.
We want to hear from a wide range of community members to ensure everyone has a voice in the planning process.
For information on the Cuttagee Bridge renewal project and to complete the survey, please visit Council’s website: https://begavalley.nsw.gov.au/.../be-part-of-the-change