Council allocates additional funding for the Violet Street Bridge

Published on 31 August 2026

Council approved a budget variation for the Violet Street Bridge project for a total of $487,000. This recommendation was made due to the piling stage of the project taking longer to complete than anticipated resulting in the $7 million budget now being fully allocated.

The additional funding will be allocated to the bridge contractor to cover prolonged project management costs associated with the extended timeline, as well as the construction of bitumen seal approaches.

The variation is being funded from the Australian Government's Roads to Recovery funding meaning there is no direct cost to Council. This program has seen an annual funding increase over each year of the 2024-2029 program. From 2027/2028 onwards, the annual allocation will be double what it was at the start of the program.

Council also approved for the renewal of a 250mm diameter water main that was to be completed by the bridge contractor as part of the Violet Street Bridge project to be treated as a separate project. The $132,680 to renew the water main will now be funded by Council's Water Fund reserve, with works still being completed by the bridge contractor.

This adaptive and resilient approach to project and budget management is a great outcome for the Narrabri Shire community.

Regular information and updates regarding the project can also be found through the project’s dedicated webpage, social media, local print and broadcast media, and Council’s website.

The project’s dedicated website can be found at: https://yoursay.narrabri.nsw.gov.au/violet-street-bridge-replacement