General News
11 October, 2025
Vital bridge being rebuilt
CONSTRUCTION of a new Noah Creek Bridge is due to start in July next year.
The $12 million reconstruction and betterment project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), with co-contributions from Douglas Shire Council.
Tropical Cyclone Jasper severely damaged the bridge in late 2023, creating significant access issues for the region. The new Noah Creek Bridge is intended to withstand future disasters, providing a stronger, more resilient connection for Far North communities.
This work, to be completed next year, will be in addition to the essential works to the current bridge, to be carried out next month, which will return it to its previous load rating and restore access for service vehicles in the short term.
“The current bridge is going to be repaired from its current 8-tonne load limit to a 16-tonne load limit to get us through this wet season” said Member for Cook David Kempton MP.
“Next wet season, we’ll see construction of a culvert bridge, just upstream of the Noah Creek Bridge, while the new replacement bridge is constructed,” he said.
“Once this is open, it will have a 44-tonne load capacity. This bridge has been way overdue for a replacement for a decade and I’m pleased to confirm we are able to get on with the job.
“With this announcement, residents across the Far North can look forward to safe and reliable access across Noah Creek on a bridge that will serve the region for many years to come.”
Douglas Shire Council Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said the announcement marked a significant milestone for the region.
“This is a long-awaited project and I’m pleased we now have a confirmed start date,” she said.
“The bridge is a key link between Cape Tribulation, Wujal Wujal and other Daintree communities. It supports the delivery of goods, tourism operations and everyday travel for locals.”
The initial 10-day repair work, this month, has been scheduled to be done overnight to minimise the impact on traffic
The bridge will close from 6.30pm to 6am each day, from Monday 13 October to Wednesday 22 October.
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