Realignment & new bridge at Graddle Creek Bridge (McGrane Way)

Project typeFunded by NSW Government's Fixing Country Roads program and Parkes Shire Council
Project value$8.14 million
Project scheduleConstruction underway
Contractor nameDearnu Pty Ltd
Completion Date30 December 2026

About the project

Providing a bridge over the Graddle (Genaren) Creek crossing improves safety, access and confidence. A bridge will provide a sustainable and resilient crossing for all road users over this long and narrow causeway that is subject to frequent flash and prolonged flooding with the change in climate patterns; safety is enhanced with a wider and more suitable road surface to travel on, a crossing that is not prone to flooding and the removal of a dangerous dog leg on approach to the crossing as well as suitable supporting shoulders.

This provides increased access for all vehicles and especially heavy vehicles involved in transport of produce and products to the rural communities who rely on access for their farm requirements and general living needs.

With a 180km diversion during flooding, this is estimated to cost almost $600 per trip (based on Transport NSW figure), boosting economic opportunities and community resilience.

Project updates

July 2026 update

During June, consistent inclement weather impacted the ability of civil crews to maintain the planned construction program. Despite these conditions, significant progress was achieved on site.

Works completed during the month included the finalisation of bulk earthworks immediately adjacent to the bridge approaches.

This activity has enabled safe and clear access for bridge construction teams to proceed with forming the bridge deck.

Additional civil works continued across Stages 1 and 2, including ongoing bulk earthworks and preparation for two upcoming culvert installations.

Upcoming Works

Over the next three months, Council aims to progress the following key activities:

Completion of bulk earthworks and trimming of all batters
Installation of property access ramps
Installation of stormwater culverts
Delivery, placement and compaction of pavement layers across all three stages
Commencement of staging switchovers at intersections between new and existing roads
Form reinforcement placement and concrete pouring of the bridge deck
Commencement of bridge rail installation

Location

Genaren Creek, Parkes Shire 2870 View Map

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Contact details

Simon Armitage - Project Manager - Operations Engineering

02 6861 2333

simon.armitage@parkes.nsw.gov.au

Funding

Funded by the NSW Government and Parkes Shire Council, this critical infrastructure project has been awarded $7.99 million under the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Roads program, with a total investment of $8.14 million.

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