Groom River Bridges
We are strengthening bridges around Tasmania to make sure they stay safe and efficient for heavy vehicles and the broader community.
About the project
We will be repairing and strengthening two bridges that span the Groom River on the Tasman Highway, in the Greater St Helens area.
Timing
A tender for construction is expected to be advertised in late 2025.
Location
Bridge 872 is located at Goshen, 11 km north west of St Helens.
Bridge 871 is located at Goulds Country, 20 km north west of St Helens.
About the Freight Capacity Upgrade Program
The Australian and Tasmanian Governments have committed combined funding of $100 million to upgrade key freight routes under the Tasmanian Government’s Freight Capacity Upgrade Program (FCUP).
These works are being completed as part of FCUP, jointly funded by the Australian and Tasmanian governments.
FCUP supports the productivity of freight vehicles by improving the roads and bridges they travel on day to day. Repairing and strengthening these sections of road will:
- improve freight productivity
- improve efficiency and network reliability
- improve road safety for all road users
- reduce maintenance costs.
Funding
The Australian and Tasmanian Governments have committed combined funding of $100 million towards the FCUP program.
Accessibility
If you would like to find out more information and you have accessibility requirements, please contact the project team (details below).
You can find out more about Transport Services' commitment to accessibility on our website here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/accessibility
Contact
- Bridge 872 is located at Goshen, 11 km north west of St Helens. For more information about this bridge, please contact Lucy Bennett by email lucy@venturercommunications.com or phone 0408 074 592.
- Bridge 871 is located at Goulds Country, 20 km north west of St Helens. For more information about this bridge, please contact Louella Horne on 0491 696 701 or lhorne@pittsh.com.au