Future of Carrathool’s Rare Timber Bridge Under Review

Key points

• Transport for NSW is updating its Timber Truss Bridge Strategy and reassessing the future of 27 retained historic bridges across the state. The review includes Carrathool's 1924 bascule lift span bridge, which is unique.
• Member for Murray Helen Dalton said the timber bridges hold major heritage value but must be weighed against the needs of modern local industries and road networks.
• Community members can give feedback through the NSW Government's Have Your Say website until October 30, 2026, to help shape the updated strategy for 2027.