General News
7 September, 2025
Noah Bridge upgrades
ESSENTIAL works to return the Noah Creek Bridge to its 16-tonne load rating and restore access for service vehicles will begin next month.
The bridge is a key connection between Cape Tribulation, Wujal Wujal and other Daintree communities, playing a vital role in the delivery of goods, tourism operations and everyday travel.
Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said restoring the bridge’s previous 16-tonne load rating would be critical for services.
“This is crucial for allowing larger vehicles to cross safely,” she said.
“It is an important activity to be undertaken for residents, tourism operators and the transport industry and the council is committed to actioning it as quickly and safely as possible.”
Large timber girders are being custom-made for the bridge and are due to arrive on site in late September and be installed the following month.
Cr Scomazzon said the council had secured Queensland Reconstruction Authority funding for the project although the final costs would only be known on completion.
She said the council was grateful to QRA for the funding which enabled the council to deliver essential infrastructure.
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