Regional infrastructure safety boost: Planning under way to rebuild Crankies Plain Bridge

Source: Mental Health Australia

The State Government is continuing to plan and deliver the critical infrastructure regional NSW needs and deserves, today announcing that planning is underway to rebuild the State Heritage-listed Crankies Plain Bridge, increasing its load limit while protecting its heritage charm.

The State Government is continuing to plan and deliver the critical infrastructure regional NSW needs and deserves, today announcing that planning is underway to rebuild the State Heritage-listed Crankies Plain Bridge (PDF, 92.36 KB), increasing its load limit while protecting its heritage charm.

Dating back to the early 1890s, Crankies Plain Bridge is one of only four remaining McDonald timber truss road bridges in NSW and continues to play an important role in the local transport network.

While the bridge remains safe for traffic, the rebuild is necessary to improve its safety and resilience, preserving its heritage significance for future generations.