Overview
Summary
Lees Bridge was a single lane timber bridge on Douglas Creek Road, Daintree that was severely impacted by Cyclone Tiffany on 10 – 11 January 2022. Council successfully sought funding through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DFRA) for a replacement concrete bridge.
Unfortunately, Cyclone Jasper in December 2023 further hampered efforts to build the new bridge. A minor redesign of bridge has been undertaken in recent weeks and is nearing completion.
The new concrete bridge comprises of driven piles with concrete headstocks and deck units. It has a 4.2 m roadway with an asphalt running surface.
Cost of Project
Council is currently preparing a new application for funding the bridge construction with DFRA. Pending the approval of the funding, the tender and construction process would start promptly.
Enquiries
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Council on 07 4099 9444 or email enquiries@douglas.qld.gov.au
