Clear path forward for Fawcett Bridge replacement

Key points

• Murrindindi Shire Council and Emergency Management Victoria have agreed on a pathway to replace Fawcett Hall Bridge, which was destroyed in the January 2026 bushfires. The new single-lane bridge will carry everyday traffic and standard heavy freight, including B-doubles.
• The project is expected to go to market in the coming weeks through a Department of Transport and Planning approved panel. Council is working towards completion in 2027, subject to procurement, construction conditions and final approvals.
• Council will fund construction upfront and seek reimbursement through disaster recovery funding.