Inland Rail has shared the latest designs for two new replacement bridges in Broadford and is inviting the local community to share their feedback before construction begins next year.
Hamilton and Short Street bridges will be replaced, and the railway tracks lowered to allow sufficient clearance for double-stacked freight trains to pass safely.
New visualisations highlight upgraded bridges with new traffic connections, improved pedestrian safety, and the reinstated Rupert Street playground.
Other community benefits of the latest designs include: a safer intersection at Hamilton and High streets, improved layout at Catherine Court, traffic calming measures when approaching Broadford, a gateway creating a welcome entry to town and shared use paths on both bridges and a network of connected pathways.
Ed Walker, Inland Rail Delivery Director Beveridge to Albury said the organisation has worked closely with the local community to design safer and more accessible bridges across the railway line in Broadford.
“The three Broadford bridges are being designed as a ‘family’, incorporating a consistent form, shape and colour into the design of the bridges,” he said.
“Pedestrians will be safely separated from the roadway and connected to new pathways to make it easier to move around town.
“Over the next month we encourage the community to tell us what they think about the new designs.”
The community is also invited to have their say on landscaping, bridge artwork, playground equipment and the design of town entry signs.
Updated designs for the third Broadford replacement bridge at Marchbanks Road will be shared next year.
Inland Rail and construction partner, John Holland will be available to discuss the latest designs, outline the next steps and collect community feedback at a series of information sessions and online until Sunday 15 December.
The community can have their say by:
- Dropping into information sessions at the Country Soul Café, 1/70 High Street, Broadford
- Wednesdays 10am-2pm,
- Monday 18 and 25 November 10am-2pm,
- Saturday 23 and 30 November 10am-1pm
- Visiting the website inlandrail.info/broadforddesign
- Completing the online survey
- Can’t make these times? Book an appointment by phone 1800 732 761 or email inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au
