The damaged bridge March 19th after more heavy rainfall.
The Gustav Creek drainage structure, on Sooning Street, Nelly Bay sustained significant damage during the recent rainfall events. More than 2,000 mm of rain has fallen in the Gustav Creek catchment since December 2024.
Structural and environmental assessments were completed in late February with Council staff and consultants meeting with the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning on 20 February 2025 to seek guidance on what type of structure would be acceptable under the current guidelines acknowledging that any work in Gustav Creek is subject constraints relating to fishways and protected mangroves.
Council is currently working with consultants on preliminary design, demolition plans and delivery programs. Council’s replacement option for the structure has been submitted to the Queensland Reconstruction Authority.
Our teams are regularly on site and are removing debris where possible to lessen the damaged structure’s environmental impact.
We are aware that this week's high rainfalls are having an adverse effect on the road network integrity, particularly Kelly Street, which has increased traffic movements over areas that were damaged earlier this year.
Council will continue monitoring the condition of Kelly Street daily for urgent repairs until restoration of the section between Barton and Sooning Streets occurs after the wet season.
For further information, please visit - Gustav Creek Structure Restoration Work - Townsville City Council
Debris needs removal stat due to now abutting foot bridge .