Carrs Bridge Replacement

BALLINA

Riverfront pathway and parklands

The Richmond River foreshore in front of the Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum now offers a beautiful new space to relax and enjoy the river.

As part of the Regatta Avenue and Martin Street Upgrade, the riverfront pathway was extended along Regatta Avenue, connecting the Kerry Saxby Walkway with the Fawcett Park riverfront path. The parklands also received some beautification works to tie it all together.

It is great to see the community enjoying the parklands and we thank the public for the positive feedback we are receiving. This comment came from Carol:

"Thank you for the fantastic upgrade to the grass and footpath area adjacent to the pool and naval museum. Love the grass, path, mulching and most of all those massive sandstone blocks that ensure picnickers can relax without having to negotiate or sit beside vehicles."

The project has also seen additional car spaces created along Martin Street, kerb ramps relocated, and a pedestrian refuge constructed to improve safety.

The Regatta Avenue and Martin Street Upgrade is now complete and the following changed traffic conditions are in place:

Upgraded section of Regatta Avenue one-way only from western end (turning left from Martin Street)

Vehicles prohibited from public reserve along Regatta Avenue

Left turn only from Fawcett Street onto Martin Street.

For more information visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/Regatta Avenue

KEITH HALL

Carrs Bridge Replacement

The new Carrs Bridge on River Drive, Keith Hall, will soon be complete. The new bridge, located south of Carrs Lane and north of Empire Vale Public School, will return to a two-lane bridge and improve road user safety.

A one-lane detour track at the Carrs Bridge site is now open, however traffic control is in place during the day and temporary traffic lights at night. Motorists should allow extra travel time if using this route.

Alternatively road users and residents north of Carrs Bridge can access South Ballina and Keith Hall via the Burns Point Ferry, which operates from 5.30am to 12.30am daily. Residents south of Carrs Bridge can access Empire Vale, Patchs Beach and Wardell via the M1 Pacific Highway during the bridge works.

The project timeline was delayed due to unanticipated ground conditions and wet weather.

Council understands the temporary inconvenience these works may have caused and thanks the community for their patience during these works.

For project information visit ballina.nsw.gov. au/CarrsBridgeReplacement