Colemans Bridge

Colemans Bridge, which was built in 1908, is a Dare truss bridge located in the Lismore CBD. The bridge is approached by Union Street (to the south-west) and Bridge Street (to the north) and in combination with Fawcett Bridge, provides an important link between the Lismore CBD and South Lismore, as well as allied townships and farmland to the south and west.

The central twin-cylinder wrought and cast iron pier, constructed c.1884, was part of the previous bridge that was removed.

Roads and Maritime is developing plans to carry out strengthening and maintenance on the bridge.

The project is expected to start in the second half of 2019 and will include:

• Re-stressing of the stress laminated timber (SLT) deck
• Replacing the bridge road surface
• Repairing the walkway
• Strengthening of the top chord of the bridge
• Replacing the traffic barrier
• Repairing localised steel bottom chord corrosion
• Repairing the timber trestle pier
• Repainting of the bridge to restore the appropriate heritage bridge colours.

A review of environmental factors (REF) (PDF, 14.12 MB) for the project has been developed.

• July 2019 Frequently asked questions

• November 2019 community update

  Start of work on Colemans Bridge maintenance project in Lismore from Monday 18 November.

• July 2019 community update
  Colemans Bridge maintenance review of environmental factors.

• September 2019 submissions report
• July 2019 Review of Environmental Factors report

• 28 July 2020 - Historic Colemans Bridge upgrade hits finish line