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Inspectors close ‘deteriorating’ bridges in Latham park

A map of the foot bridges in Umbagong District Park effected by the closures. Source: ACT government

THREE footbridges at Umbagong District Park in Latham were closed today (April 23) after inspectors from the city services directorate deemed them unsafe due to deteriorating timber.

A directorate spokeswoman said the government is now working on an approach to make sure the three foot bridges are safe and access is maintained for the community.

“We are aware the park is an important recreational space for the community and that the paths are well-utilised,” she said.

“We will keep the community updated on the bridge works as it progresses.”

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One Response to Inspectors close ‘deteriorating’ bridges in Latham park

Karna O'Dea says: 17 November 2021 at 10:54 pm

The ACT govt has done nothing about the Umbagong footbridges. They have been closed since April and, on and off, people like me who are fed up have reopened them. It is now November there should be some real movement in replacing or repairing them. It is a heavily used place for people to walk, ride bikes or for kids ot play set in suburbia. I will say covid has not helped but we all expect to see some action not just signs and Talk is cheap

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