Maintenance work on Gasworks Bridge
Project overview
Transport for NSW has completed remediation work on Gasworks Bridge at Macarthur Street, Parramatta. Work started in July 2023 and was completed in June 2024.
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July 2024 – Remediation work complete on Gasworks Bridge
Remediation work is now complete on Gasworks Bridge at Macarthur Street, Parramatta.
Bridge remediation work included:
- removal of existing old (lead) paint and application of new protective paint
- cleaning of the bridge drainage infrastructure
- waterproofing of the concrete road surface
- concrete and steel repairs to prevent future damage
- replacement of the bridge timber planks
- replacement of damaged bridge railing
- road resurfacing work on Macarthur Street and Harris Street
- minor mangrove trimming around the bridge
- removal of graffiti.
Ongoing activities
You may notice our workers in the area periodically until mid-July 2024 while we continue to demobilise the site compound, water the grass and carry out minor finishing activities. We do not expect you to be impacted by this work.
We thank the community for their patience while we completed this important bridge maintenance work.
For information on what work has been completed, please view or download the Gasworks Bridge Community – Project Complete Letter - July 2024 (PDF, 719.61 KB).
Project information
Transport for NSW carried out investigation work on Gasworks Bridge at Macarthur Street, Parramatta in March and April 2022. This work identified that remediation work was needed for the structural steel elements of the bridge.
Bridge remediation work commenced on Monday 31 July 2023, with work activities including:
- installation of a fully enclosed scaffolding system
- removal of existing old (lead) paint and application of new protective paint
- cleaning of the bridge drainage infrastructure
- concrete and steel repairs to prevent future damage
- rectification of the bridge timber planks
- replacement of damaged bridge railing
- scaffolding installation
- minor mangrove trimming around the bridge
- removal of graffiti.
Work was completed in June 2024.
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Did you know?
Gasworks Bridge is one of only 32 lattice girder bridges constructed in New South Wales in the late 1800s. Construction on the bridge began in 1878, with work completed in 1885. The bridge was opened by the then Mayor of Parramatta, Joseph Smith.
The bridge is supported on large sandstone piers and has three (31 metres in length) truss spans and two steel beam approach spans. The bridge extends 110 metres in length and 6.8 metres in width and comprises of two narrow 3.4 metre road lanes with a walkway cantilevered on the western side of the bridge.
Since its construction the Gasworks Bridge has been an important item of transport infrastructure in NSW and has greatly contributed to the social and cultural development of Western Sydney.
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Fulton Hogan
Email: info.river@fultonhogan.com.au
Phone: 1800 568 981
Community information
Frequently asked questions
View the Gasworks Bridge FAQs document (PDF, 478.71 KB) for answers to common queries.
Community notifications
Gasworks Bridge Project Complete Letter - July 2024 (PDF, 719.61 KB)
Gasworks Bridge Community Update Letter - April 2024 (PDF, 645.4 KB)
Gasworks Bridge Community Update Letter - February 2024 (PDF, 376.51 KB)
Gasworks Bridge Community Update Letter - December 2023 (PDF, 472.64 KB)
Gasworks Bridge Community Update Letter - October 2023 (PDF, 473.94 KB)
- Gasworks Bridge Community Update Letter - August 2023 (PDF, 483.22 KB)
- Gasworks Bridge Start of Works Letter - July 2023 (PDF, 365.7 KB)
- Gasworks Bridge Early Works Letter - July 2023 (PDF, 723.45 KB)
- Gasworks Bridge Investigation Works Letter - March 2022 (PDF, 788.33 KB)
Contact us
For further information about this project, please contact:
Phone: 1800 979 577 (during business hours)
Email: parramatta@transport.nsw.gov.au