Remediation works on the Commercial Road Bridge in Strathalbyn’s town centre commenced in February 2023 and are now complete.

Essential elements of the project included repairs to the bridges concrete wing wall and wastewater infrastructure which incorporates removal of existing verge tree, replacing the side entry pit, storm water relocation and a concrete spoon drain upgrade.

Works also included construction of a gabion retaining wall (wire cages filled with rocks), to ensure important erosion control of the riverside escarpment to the rear of the Strathalbyn Swimming Pool. This method of erosion control is environmentally sustainable and has already been successfully used along the existing riverbank.