Community input sought on Heritage Interpretation Plan for Upper Colo original timber bridge

2 June 2022

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking the community’s input on the Heritage Interpretation Plan proposed for the original timber bridge at Upper Colo. Images and information for public input can be accessed at www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au/ucbrhip

The Upper Colo Bridge, located across the Colo River at Colo Heights Road, Upper Colo, experienced extensive damage as a result of the 2021 floods. The existing timber bridge is being replaced with a new concrete bridge.

As part of the approval process, Council undertook a series of assessments into the environmental aspects and the historical nature of the site. One of the outcomes of the assessments was the development of a Heritage Interpretation Plan.

The Heritage Interpretation Plan has been formulated to recognise the importance of the original timber bridge. This involves salvaging the remaining timbers to be repurposed as part of the landscape.

The Heritage Interpretation Plan will also be available for viewing and discussion on Thursday, 16 June 2022 from 9:30AM to 2:30PM at the Colo Heights Community Hub, 2996 Putty Road, Colo Heights.

As well as public feedback being made via Council’s community engagement website on the link above, Community members may alternatively make submissions in writing addressed to the General Manager, by mail to Hawkesbury City Council, PO Box 146 Windsor NSW 2756, or by email to council@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au up to close of business on Friday, 15 July 2022.

Should you lodge a submission, it will be considered, along with any other submissions received. Your submission, including any personal information, is accessible by any person upon written application, subject to Council’s Privacy Management Plan and the Government Information (Public Access) Act, 2009. The inclusion of personal information in your submission is voluntary, however, if not provided, may affect consideration of the submission. The information will ultimately be stored in Council’s records system.

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