GTCC UPDATE: Council Meeting Wed 4 Nov

On Wednesday 4th November 2009, Greater Taree City Council (GTCC) will hold an Ordinary Meeting. At this meeting, the Council will discuss, in addition to other matters, the recent change in load limit of the Marlee Bridge and the Council's 2009/10 Management Plan relating to Council's Timber Bridges. A copy of the agenda for this meeting can be found at http://www.gtcc.nsw.gov.au/webcomm/Files/agenda-4nov09.pdf/ (relevant information can be found on pages 11-18). This document outlines Council's reasons for the limit reduction, a range of possible solutions including costs, other bridges in the district that require attention and the relevant costs, a spreadsheet detailing Concil's most critical bridges with estimated replacement costs, and information regarding the cultural relevance of the bridge including a report from Mr Garry Smith, an environmental consultant.