Berringa Community News Spring 2025 News and views from the residents of Bellbridge, Bethanga, Granya & Talgarno Circulation: 550 ABN: 96 071 800 843 www.berringacommunitynews.com.au
Repaired Bethanga Bay Bridge
Bridges Repaired ‘Hooray’ say the locals! The Springdale bridge, opened in 1959, suffered severe storm damage in January/February 2022. A large tree had blocked the creek, forced water over the bridge, dislodging the west guard rail, kerb and edge beam and washing them all downstream. In April the bridge was made into a single lane, controlled by traffic lights. Then sustained wet weather between September and November ’22 severely eroded the embankment and road edge on the southern approach. The bridge was subsequently closed; tenders were called for and work began on the construction of a new bridge. The ensuing months with the bridge closed and a detour in place meant added travel times and some inconvenience for Springdale, Sirls Rd and Bethanga township locals going to work, into town or a day at golf. Once the wet set in, and with the bridge closed, one local had to choose between the difficulties of crossing the creek to get to the main part of his farm or driving 16km each way.
Considerable work was also done on the Bethanga Bay bridge, which had also suffered storm damage.
The recent re-opening of the new bridges has been appreciated and welcomed by all. It is hoped they will survive future storms and flooding and will serve the community for at least another seventy years. Di Singline (Technical details sourced from Towong Shire Council)
Rebuilt Springdale Road bridge