End of an era: 10 wooden bridges set to be replaced Ben Franklin MLC and Minister Paul Toole join members of Lismore City Council to announce the funding of 10 bridges. (L-R: Lismore City Council General Manager Michael Donnelly, Hon Ben Franklin MLC, Minister Paul Toole and Lismore City Council Executive Director of Infrastructure Services Peter Jeuken)
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Nearly $10 million has been allocated to replace 10 wooden bridges in the Lismore local government area.
This is part of the Fixing Country Bridges Program designed to support councils replace ageing timber bridges that are nearing the end of their life.
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