Structural works to upgrade the historic John Foord Bridge have been completed ahead of schedule.
John Foord Bridge work delivered ahead of schedule
Major upgrade work on the historic John Foord Bridge over the Murray River has been completed four weeks ahead of schedule, providing an early boost for the cross-border communities of Corowa and Wahgunyah.
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The $3.6 million upgrade of the historic bridge, which links Corowa in NSW and Wahgunyah in Victoria, was jointly funded by both states with the work carried out by Transport for NSW.
Work started in September last year and was scheduled to finish in mid-June.
Transport for NSW Executive Director, Brendon James, said the upgrades have extended the longevity of the 134-year-old iron lace bridge, improved safety for motorists and enhanced amenity for pedestrians using the shared path.
Footpath works in Rutherglen and Wahgunyah
New footpaths to improve walkways in Wahgunyah have now been completed.
Indigo Shire’s Operations crew has recently completed a series of footpath upgrades in Wahgunyah.
Works include path replacements along Short Street and improvements in Cadel Terrace, delivering smoother and more accessible connections for people walking through the area.
Footpaths in Rutherglen have been earmarked for upgrade works, which are scheduled to start this week.
The team will next upgrade paths along Main Street, Rutherglen, creating a new concrete connection from Glenview Health to the existing footpath network on Fortune Street.
Preliminary works are scheduled to start this week, with the project expected to take around four weeks to complete (weather permitting).
During this time, please follow all worksite signage and take care around the area.
Slow down in your street
Federation Council has launched the campaign ‘Slow down in your street’, inviting concerned residents to nominate local streets to host portable speed boards and ‘Slow Down’ signage.
These boards provide motorists with real time feedback, serving as a vital reminder to stay within the limit.
With 29.3 per cent of serious injury and fatality crashes in Federation Council involving speed, these tools are essential for educating drivers and keeping residential areas safe.
If you’d like to see a speed board or ‘Slow Down’ sign in your street, you can complete a quick online form on the Federation Council website.
Shaping the future of your library
Federation Council is looking for ways to improve their library services through community feedback as they look to the future.
A Library Service Review is currently underway by Federation Council to better understand how current services align with community needs, technological advancements and modern literary trends.
Council is committed to ensuring that community facilities remain relevant, accessible and efficient in a rapidly changing environment.
The service review aims to discover how the current facilities are being utilised, any barriers currently experienced by consumers, and which new programs, digital resources, or services would provide the greatest value to the community.
Community feedback throughout this review is essential, with the data to provide the necessary information to develop a future focused service model that maximises participation and delivers high-quality, cost-effective library experiences.
To have your say, complete a 10 minute survey on the Federation Council website or visit your local Council library branch.
Regional water backlash
The NSW Labor Government is facing mounting opposition from regional New South Wales communities over its proposed Water Management Amendment (Easements for Inundation) Bill 2026.
The Bill would allow permanent inundation easements for environmental watering on private land and remove compensation liability for inundation damage caused by WaterNSW actions.
Member for Albury Justin Clancy said the legislation would expand government powers over private land while reducing protections for landholders, accusing the Government of failing to listen to Basin communities.
Justin Clancy said regional communities did not view the legislation as “minor” or “administrative”, as described by the Government.
“Healthy rivers matter, but so do healthy regional economies and functioning communities,” Mr Clancy said.
Shadow Minister for Water Steph Cooke said the Bill imposed permanent impacts on landholders without genuine choice and criticised the Government for not considering alternative arrangements.
