Works to build new Warroo Bridge in NSW will soon begin
Construction on a new stronger Warroo Bridge will commence in March following the appointment of Abergeldie Contractors Pty Ltd as the preferred contractor for the project.
The New South Wales Government is investing over $15 million to deliver the new concrete bridge near the existing 116-year-old timber truss bridge – located over the Lachlan River, about 46 kilometres west of Forbes and 55 kilometres south-east of Condobolin.
“it’s great to see the contract for this project has been awarded and construction is on track to commence.
“Communities in our region rely on Warroo Bridge and when the new bridge is built it will make life so much easier for local residents and freight operators,” Member for Orange Phil Donato said.
“The awarding of the contract to Abergeldie Contractors Pty Ltd to build the replacement Warroo Bridge is an important milestone in this project to improve transport efficiency and reliability in the Central West.
“When construction is complete the community will have a fantastic new asset the Minns Labor Government is proud to be delivering,” NSW Labor’s Orange spokesperson Stephen Lawrence MLC said.
Key features of the Warroo Bridge Replacement project include:
- Constructing a new concrete bridge a few metres upstream from the existing bridge
- Building new approach roads on either side
- Removing the old bridge once the new bridge is operational
The existing bridge will remain open to traffic throughout the construction of the new bridge.
“This new Warroo Bridge over the Lachlan River is an important piece of infrastructure that will make life easier for farmers, businesses and families in the Central West.
“The new bridge will be safer and more reliable than the existing bridge that is now well over 100 years old.
“This sort of investment is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to regional NSW and to driving jobs and investment across the state,” Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said.
The old Warroo Bridge is a critical link in the region, being the only major crossing of the Lachlan River that connects the Lachlan Valley Way to the Henry Parkes Way between the two towns.
The existing river crossing was built in 1909 and is currently not suitable for use by modern agricultural equipment or heavy vehicles with higher mass limit loads.
The Warroo Bridge Replacement project aims to provide a safer, more reliable structure that will allow more efficient transport, particularly for freight operators in regional NSW.
Weather permitting, the new bridge is due to open to traffic in late 2026.
“The Minns Labor Government is investing in the future of regional NSW by building netter bridges that keep communities connected, improved safety and increase efficiency for freight operators.
“I’m excited to see construction start on the new Warroo Bridge which will have wider travel lanes and better road approaches, increased load capacity for heavy vehicles, and improved access for wide vehicles,” Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said.
Source: NSW Government – Media Releases; Transport for NSW (1, 2)
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