A brand new, modern bridge is under construction at Wedderburn over the Georges River.
But the discovery of four of the original timber piles means the history of the old wooden bridge will become a permanent part of the new structure.
The discovery of the piles was made during excavation work for the footings of the new bridge.
These piles were used to support the timber bridge and were embedded in the ground.
Two of the original timber piles have already been salvaged and the other two will be salvaged in coming weeks, according to a report to Campbelltown Council.
“It is intended to use the timber piles as part of the landscaping works to be carried out in the vicinity of the new bridge,’’ the report said.
“Signage will be placed within the landscape works to explain the significance of these large pieces of timber.’’
The report says construction of the Wedderburn Bridge over Georges River is progressing according to schedule.
The recent wet weather had a minor impact on the works.
The north end footing slabs and stubs for half of the bridge have been completed and work is under way on the footing slabs on the southern end.
Six precast culverts for the bridge have already arrived and the additional culverts will be delivered soon.
Placement of the culverts on the north end of the bridge will commence toward the end of this week.
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In other council news, plans for a regional Justice Precinct in Campbelltown and the Glenfield to Macarthur corridor strategy were some of the key issues discussed when newly appointed Greater Sydney Commission Western City District member Liz Dibbs met with senior staff last week.
Ms Dibbs met with general manager Lindy Deitz and council director of city growth Jeff Lawrence.
Other issues discussed included North-South Rail Link and the extension of the South West Rail Link from Leppington to the Western Sydney Airport and the need for better integration between state agencies to support the growth of Campbelltown through planning and delivery of essential infrastructure.
