Dungog Council announces $20.6m upgrade of Clarence Town Bridge Dungog Shire Dungog Shire News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 The current bridge. THE Brig O’Johnston Bridge connecting the east and west of Clarence Town will be upgraded, according to new plans by Council. In a meeting held last week, Dungog Shire Council decided to assign the upgrade to Bridgeworks Australia. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The project is set to cost $20.6 million and will be jointly funded by the federal and state governments as the result of council lobbying. “The community, emergency services, and logistics operators rely heavily on this traverse over the Williams River, and for many years, we have had to contend with a structure that no longer meets all of our needs,” Dungog Shire Mayor Digby Rayward said. “So, the sooner we can deliver the new bridge, the sooner we can improve access and reliability for everyone.” The new bridge will have two lanes, a pedestrian walkway, and upgraded road approaches and footpaths. Clarence Town Progress Association President John Moyes said, “The new bridge is long overdue, temporary girders have been on it for around 20 years. “The bridge has only held up due to continued maintenance. “Limeburners Creek Road has not been seen as a regional road and therefore has not had priority.” The Brig O’Johnston Bridge upgrade will take up to 24 months to complete but will remain open to traffic during construction. It is hoped that the bridge upgrades will streamline heavy vehicle access to Clarence Town. Currently, trucks travelling through Limeburners Creek Road have to detour through Seaham or Glen Martin. By Joseph RICHARDS A render of the proposed upgrades. Image: Dungog Shire Council.
