Not only are residents and emergency services unable to get in or out of the area, but milk trucks cannot access the dairy farms. The result is a loss of income for the farmers, loss of milk supply for the community and adverse impacts on the local environment.

The new Silo Farm Bridge, constructed with InQuik systems, is a resilient and higher structure spanning 92.5 meters. It enhances access during potential future floods.

A timber bridge replacement part of The Bridges Renewal Program funds to upgrade and replacement of bridges across Australia, to enhance access and improve freight transport through local communities.