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Cr Scott Bannan and Jeff McConnell (Scenic Rim) discuss the new bridge A one-lane timber bridge on the boundary of the City of Logan and the Scenic Rim is set to make way for a higher more flood-resistant structure. Teese Bridge, at Veresdale Scrub, will be replaced with a two-lane concrete crossing that will provide a more reliable connection for motorists. The Australian Government has committed $700,000 under the Bridges Renewal Program to this $1.7 million project, with the remainder jointl...

As Savannah’s homeless population continues to grow with more than 1,000 residents who are unsheltered, the Salvation Army has proposed a transitional use shelter in west Savannah to aid nearly 200 of those residents. The site of the proposed shelter has caused controversy due to its proximity to the location of The Weeping Time, which is believed to be the largest sale of enslaved people in U.S. history.  The site’s painful past along with a surrounding community that is already fighting...

Council's 2020/21 Pathway Renewal Program is currently underway. Footpath renewal works will be taking place in the following locations between now and...

Date Time Three new bridges and one causeway earmarked for Byron Shire Byron Shire Council is replacing three bridges and one causeway as part of the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Bridges Program and the Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Program. Upper Main Arm Bridge at Upper Main Arm, Sherrington’s Bridge at The Pocket and Englishes Bridge at Upper Coopers Creek are timber bridges that are in poor condition and $1.57 million from the Fixing Country Bridges Program will allow for th...

NRA has made 93 percent progress in private housing reconstruction Format The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has made 93 percent progress in the reconstruction of private houses. “We have made satisfactory achievement in reconstruction and rehabilitation by managing the risks posed by Covid-19 pandemic,” said Chief Executive Officer of the NRA Sushil Gyewali..”There has been 93 percent progress in the reconstruction of private houses which is the main area.” CEO Gyewali was add...

Premium Content Subscriber only Work should begin within the year on a $2.24 million upgrade to the dilapidated Pearces Creek Bridge, as announced on Wednesday by the state government. Haulage restrictions and single-lane traffic flow will come to an end on the ageing bridge on Eltham Road in the Ballina Shire after the upgrade is complete. Ballina mayor David Wright welcomed the funding, announced under the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Bridges Program. “Pearces Creek Bridge is an import...

Bemidji City Council approves Reierson Construction bid for 2021 road work A bid from Reierson Construction to work on the city of Bemidjis 2021 street renewal project was approved by the city council Monday. The move was one of a few infrastructure-related projects handled during Mondays meeting. 9:37 am, Mar. 16, 2021 × BEMIDJI -- After a lengthy discussion regarding the companys background, the Bemidji City Council approved a bid from Reierson Construction on Monday t...

Premium Content The South Arm Bridge at Brunswick Heads has officially opened, following a major timber restoration. The project included an extensive list of works, that included posting of all 24 bridge piles using recycle girders from Councils Bangalow Bridges Replacement Project. It also included high-strength fibreglass wrapping of every pile and replacement of half the girders, where all new girders were recycled from Bangalows Five Bridges Project. The job included replacement of hal...

Date Time Arts Centre revamp underway Work has started to renew the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre’s ‘back of house’ area. Opened in 1982, the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre holds a great deal of historical significance to the town and will welcome further improvements to the much loved venue The ‘back of house’ area includes male and female dressing rooms, kitchen space, male and female and accessible toilets and a Green Room. The renewal works will include new flooring...

Bemidji City Council has a full agenda tonight Following an oath of office ceremony Monday, the Bemidji City Council will be full again. On the agenda are several topics including infrastructure, the Sanford Center and housing. 2:54 pm, Mar. 1, 2021 × BEMIDJI -- A full Bemidji City Council will take on several items for discussion Monday, as soon as the newest member of the governing body is sworn in. In the special election, Jourdain earned 524 votes while Larson receive...