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Bega Valley Council approved a $20M concrete bridge to replace Cuttagee Bridge, opting for durability over heritage.
The Bega Valley Shire Council has approved a two-lane concrete bridge to replace the aging Cuttagee Bridge, choosing Option 3 over a hybrid timber-concrete design in a 5-4 vote on November 12, 2025.
The decision ends years of debate, following public consultation and rising costs, with the project now estimated to exceed $20 million—up from a 2021 projection of $7.5 million.
State funding was initially withdrawn due to eligibility rules, and a 2023 $15 million pledge fell short.
Councilors cited safety, flood and fire resilience, long-term maintenance savings, and future traffic needs as key reasons, while some residents expressed disappointment over the loss of heritage.
Council staff will now develop detailed designs to refine costs, with the project entering a new phase despite ongoing funding challenges.
El Consejo del Valle de Bega aprobó un puente de concreto de $ 20M para reemplazar el Puente Cuttagee, optando por la durabilidad sobre el patrimonio.