Project timeline
September 2025
Completion of detailed design
Detailed designs are anticipated to be completed in early September 2025.
15 September → 14 October 2025
Construction tender advertising period
Following completion of the detailed design, Council will then advertise tenders for construction.
05 November 2025
Contract awarded
The tender for the Violet Street Bridge replacement project was awarded to Saunders Civilbuild Pty Ltd at an Extraordinary Council Meeting on 5 November 2025.
November → December 2025
Planning and preparation works
- Overhead lighting near the bridge will be removed starting Tuesday, 11 November.
- Bridge construction planning and preparation works will be completed by Christmas 2025.
January → September 2026
Construction of new bridge
- Demolition of the existing bridge will commence in early January 2026.
Construction of the new Violet Street Bridge is anticipated to be completed by the end of September 2026, depending on weather and other factors that may affect the timeline. A detour will be in place throughout the duration of the works.