Works to replace the Cassiterite Creek Bridge as well as repair and upgrade shack node roads in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area are complete.
Minister for Parks and Environment, Nick Duigan, said the bridge is now open and will provide ongoing secure access to the historic mining town of Balfour for residents and visitors to the area.
“The new bridge, which was cast in Ulverstone and installed by Hazell Bros, has a 100-year lifespan and its load capacity has increased to modern standards as a result of the works,” Minister Duigan said.
“The replacement also allows continued access by Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service staff so they can maintain this area, which holds natural and historical value.
Arthur-Pieman Conservation Management Committee Chair, Lochie Avery, welcomed the upgrades.
For more information on the Off Road Vehicle Project, visit the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service website: Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area and West Coast Off-Road Vehicle Project | Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania
Photo of Casserite Bridge upgrade