Bridge rebuild at Moyston

Construction is well underway on $650,000 rebuild of Pollands Bridge Moyston.

Australian government’s Bridges Renewal Program and Ararat Rural City Council are jointly funding the project.

Ararat council chief executive Tim Harrison said the project would increase the load-carrying capacity on the crossing, allowing heavier vehicles to use the new bridge when complete.

“The new twin-span bridge over Salt Creek is about providing better and safer travel connections through Moyston,” he said.

“In the past month, crews have been working hard to demolish the old bridge on Pollands Road, excavate the bridge abutments and carry out foundation works, paving the way for the concrete pour.”

Contractors from Civil and Earth Australia and the council’s civil works team are building the bridge.

Road across Salt Creek between Smith Road and Redman Road will be closed until October 15, weather permitting. a at