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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.
Construction of the new bridge and road realignment at Graddle Creek, McGrane Way is progressing well, with works now nearing 50% completion.
Work on the new bridge continues:
Upcoming Works
We thank the community for their patience during construction
Genaren Creek, Parkes Shire 2870 View Map
Genaren Creek , Parkes Shire 2870
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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.