Bridge Upgrade to Improve Safety

A re-elected Turnbull Government will improve safety by investing in the upgrade of the
Carlton River Bridge.

The timber bridge provides an important link between the growing coastal settlements of
Primrose Sands and Connelly’s Marsh and the surrounding service centres of Dunalley, the
Southern Beaches and Sorell.
The bridge is in need of an urgent upgrade to guarantee its safety, operation and load
bearing capacity.
This bridge has been a priority for the Sorell Council and Eric Hutchinson, Federal Member
for Lyons.
This is a crucial piece of infrastructure for the communities of Primrose Sands and Connelly's
Marsh, as well as serving neighbouring communities. The project will ensure locals,
businesses, tourists and emergency services will continue to be able to use the bridge.
The $1.2 million contribution by a re-elected Turnbull Government will help provide safe,
reliable passage for local residents and tourists.
The Turnbull Government is investing a total of $929 million in Tasmanian infrastructure.
This includes the $400 million for the Midland Highway, $59.8 million for Freight Rail
Revitalisation and $25.6 million towards the Brooker Highway.
The Turnbull Government is spending a record $50 billion on land transport infrastructure as
part of our carefully structured economic