Pedestrian Bridges - Cudal and Manildra

Cudal Footbridge

Works for the new Cudal pedestrian bridge have now gone to tender, marking a significant step toward reinstating a valued connection across Boree Creek.

The original Cudal footbridge was a timber suspension structure linking the township with Dean Park via Taylor Street. For many years it provided a safe and convenient pedestrian connection, supported access to local recreational spaces, and served as an alternative route for nearby residents when low-lying crossings, such as Creek Street, were impacted by wet weather or changing creek conditions.

Since its removal, Council has worked with specialist engineers to investigate the site and develop options for a replacement bridge that is safe, accessible and better able to withstand future conditions. Community feedback has also played a key role in shaping the project, with a survey conducted in July 2025 showing strong support for a suspension bridge design, with 62 per cent of respondents selecting this option. The project is focused on restoring this important link for the community while incorporating improved design and resilience.

Manildra Footbridge

In Manildra, Council is also progressing plans to replace the pedestrian footbridge located in Kiewa Street. The bridge was an important part of the town’s local infrastructure, providing a safe and convenient crossing for pedestrians and supporting everyday movement between key areas of the community. Its loss has had a noticeable impact on connectivity within the town.

Since then, Council has been working to restore critical infrastructure and improve resilience across the local government area. The replacement of the Manildra pedestrian bridge forms part of this broader effort, ensuring essential community connections are reinstated and better prepared for future conditions

Funding

Both bridge projects are being delivered with support from government disaster recovery programs. The Cudal Footbridge is funded entirely through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). The Manildra Pedestrian Bridge is primarily funded through the DRFA, with approximately 90 per cent of funding provided through the program and the remaining 10 per cent funded through the Regional Transport Resilience Fund (RTRF), jointly supported by the Australian and New South Wales Governments.