Lithgow City Council has appointed a contractor to demolish and replace the Charles Street Timber Bridge with a reinforced concrete structure. The timber bridge had reached the end of their useful life and funding for their replacement was secured from the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Bridges program.

The timber from the old bridge has been stockpiled at the Charles Street Road close to the bridge and Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from parties interested in purchasing and repurposing the timber.

The EOIs will be evaluated by a panel of Council staff and will be reported to the elected Council for the final decision.

Any income generated from the sale of the timber, less costs, will be utilized on improvements to community assets in the Capertee Valley.

Timetable of Events

• Process Commences Friday 17 February 2025
• Decision finalised: Ordinary Council Meeting 24 March 2025