Liam McNally
The latest piece of key infrastructure within the Woodlea estate is now complete with a $7.5 million Bonniebrook Bridge.
The 60-metre long road connecting Bonniebrook and Aintree, which started construction last year, is welcoming cars, cyclists and pedestrians.
Delivered as a Works in Kind Project on Council’s behalf, Bonniebrook Bridge forms an important east to west connection and is set to carry 10,000 vehicles per day.
The bridge has been designed in consultation with Melbourne Water, DELWP and Melton City Council due to its location within the Kororoit Creek, which is home to the vulnerable Growling Grass Frog and the first purpose-built wetland habitat in Melbourne.
The bridge has pedestrian access and will act as a connection to a shared path network across Kororoit Creek, connecting parks and open space.
Woodlea has dedicated over 30 per cent of their development to open space and conservation
As a part of their commitment to becoming “Australia’s healthiest community”.
Woodlea acting project director Charbel Youssef said it was important to fast track the bridge delivery through early stakeholder engagement and procurement of materials to ensure maximum connectivity throughout the estate.
“We’re pleased to have been able to fast track this piece of key infrastructure for the community, creating ease of transport across the local area for both Woodlea residents and surrounding suburbs,” he said.
“Woodlea is highly established and home to some of the West’s best education options, as well as the thriving Woodlea town and wide open spaces for sport and play.”
