Heavy vehicles now crossing Tilly Willy Bridge

Published on 24 June 2026

Early on Friday 19 June, Council’s Structures team reopened Tilly Willy Bridge and removed its five tonne load limit signs.

Nambucca Valley Council Acting General Manager David Moloney said the bridge’s refurbishment was a success and the work taught the team new skills.

“Using geoplastic formwork and pump, they formed new concrete bridge piles around the old, deteriorated bridge piles, which was new to the team,” he said.

“The team also installed a new steel girder to strengthen the bridge where two timber girders were found in poor condition.  

“I thank our Structures team for the ingenuity and hard work, to strengthen Tilly Willy Bridge and have it re-opened in good time for our community.”

Tilly Willy Bridge was closed for refurbishment works from 4 May - 19 June 2026.

Wayne Noble of Noble Crane Truck Hire, a business based in Bowraville, said it was great the bridge had now re-opened to all vehicles.

“It’s a good thing the bridge has been re-opened and I’ve been able to drive across it about three or four times now in my 10-tonne truck,” he said.

“Being able to go home to Bowraville this way certainly saves me time and fuel, so I’m pleased the bridge is now open to heavy vehicles.”

The structural works carried out on Tilly Willy Bridge included constructing new bridge piles around the bridge’s existing piles, installing an additional girder, and placing deep lift asphalt approaches to the bridge.

The project was funded by the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Program. Council wishes to thank the community, especially residents of Kings Point, for their patience.

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Mr David Moloney

ACTING GENERAL MANAGER 

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DATE: 23 June 2026