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Published on 03 September 2025
Two new infrastructure projects are set to make moving around Woolgoolga all the easier.
Delivered by the City of Coffs Harbour within budget, the Dalgety Street footbridge has opened to the community following a challenging project that has led to a visually stunning result.
The bridge snakes across Woolgoolga Creek, connecting the fast-growing West Woolgoolga precinct to Dalgety and Nash streets.
Built with quality, durable, environmentally-friendly materials, the bridge provides faster and easier access from the West to the town’s CBD and beach.
“The bridge is perfect for walkers, cyclists and mobility scooter users,” Mayor Nikki Williams said.
“It’s an inviting walk too as the bridge winds its way through the trees.”
The Dalgety St bridge is a key component of the City's planned West Woolgoolga path network which aims to enhance safety and accessibility for residents travelling to key local destinations.
“The network will link West Woolgoolga's residential areas to the Solitary Islands Way shopping and business precinct, Wiigulga Sports Complex and future residential developments around Newmans Road and Bark Hut Road,” City Infrastructure Acting Director Daniel Noble said.
The project was jointly-funded by the City ($134,419) and the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program ($1,122,477).
Another key part of the local path network is the replacement of the old wooden footbridge from Melaleuca Avenue to Lakes Road.
This project is underway and the new bridge will give the community a wider, safer, and more durable structure, enhancing access for walkers, cyclists and mobility scooter users.
“The Melaleuca bridge will also be built using durable, environmentally-friendly materials and support active transport and easier long-term maintenance,” Mr Noble said.
The crossing is now closed while the works are underway and an alternative pedestrian and cycle route is available via the footbridge between Haines Close and Kim Close.
Weather permitting, the new Melaleuca bridge is scheduled to open in October.
Photo: The new Dalgety Street footbridge connects the fast-growing West Woolgoolga precinct to Dalgety and Nash streets.