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The NSW Government has announced the new Nepean River Green Bridge would best be located on the site of the historic punt crossing from Punt Road to Old Ferry Road. Three possible designs have been published for community consideration and comment. The … Continue reading →

Planning is underway for the construction of a safe pedestrian and cyle crossing of the Nepean River near Victoria Bridge. The NSW Department of Transport has appointed consulting engineering firm, AECOM, to conduct a study into options for the location … Continue reading →

Odd name but we’ll take it as another step towards the construction of a safe pedestrian and cycle crossing of the Nepean River at Victoria Bridge. The following summarises a post on NSW RTA’s website: In November 2010, Roads and … Continue reading →

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There had not been any major deep-sea oil leak before BP’s Gulf of Mexico incident. BP and the United States are now embroiled in an environmental and economic disaster. If BP had their time again, they’d have invested heavily in ways … Continue reading →

Concerns for safety compel many pram walkers to avoid walking across the Victoria Bridge and from using this section of the otherwise Great River Walk. For those that do choose to walk the bridge, at just 1.3m wide the footpath … Continue reading →

As imposing as they are, banning trucks from Victoria Bridge is not the answer to ensuring the safety of pedestrians and motorists. Even without trucks, cars would still present an unacceptable risk to pedestrians. The bridge is an important piece … Continue reading →

The bridge run around the Nepean River is a 7km circuit taking in Nepean Avenue, Tench Reserve, M4 motorway bridge, River road and the Victoria Bridge. The circuit is a popular running, riding and walking course. It’s scenic and safe … Continue reading →