Building a new Bridgewater Bridge is Tasmania’s largest ever transport infrastructure project.

The existing Bridgewater Bridge was built in 1946 and is the fourth bridge at this site. It’s now 75 years old and becoming unsafe, unreliable and expensive to maintain. Project managers are working with the community to look at how to recognise and promote the heritage values of the crossing and the previous four bridges.

The Derwent River crossing at Bridgewater is an area with important historic cultural heritage sites and values. The area has a rich heritage that spans back well before the existing bridge was built. As part of the Project, the substantial local heritage, including other historic sites in the area, will be promoted and the history made more accessible to Tasmanians and visitors alike.

Kevin Bourne, Deputy Project Director of the New Bridgewater Bridge Project

Kevin Bourne is the Deputy Project Director of the New Bridgewater Bridge Project, and has held a critical role in the current scoping and development phase of the project since 2019.

Kevin brings a wealth of experience in infrastructure projects across the country, including major water and transport infrastructure development and delivery, using a variety of project delivery methods. This has led him to his current role supporting the delivery of the single biggest transport infrastructure project in Tasmania’s history.

Join us, where you'll hear Kevin discuss the Bridgewater Bridge Heritage Interpretation Strategy and the retention and demolition elements of the existing bridge.

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