Jingili Water Gardens Footbridge to close March 31, reopening date unknown
The footbridge between Rapid Creek and Jingili Water Gardens is set to be replaced. Find out when it will close.
The footbridge betwen the Rapid Creek and Jingili Water Gardens is set to be replaced, according to the City of Darwin.
The replacement footbridge is expected to be wider and more durable than the current one, which will be closed from March 31.
Signage will be placed on site to notify visitors of the closure, with the new bridge expected to be operational before the end of the dry season.
City of Darwin chief executive Simone Saunders said City of Darwin was committed to maintaining safe and accessible infrastructure for the community.
“The temporary structural certification in place for the Jingili Water Gardens Footbridge, which allowed it to remain open, expires on Monday, 31 March, 2025, and the bridge will need to close to allow a new footbridge to be constructed,” she said.
“We understand the footbridge is an important part of connectivity and recreation in Jingili Water Gardens, connecting the Millner and Jingili community neighbourhoods, and we will do our best to limit disruptions while a new bridge is built.
“Safety is our top priority, and the new bridge will be structurally sound and durable, designed to withstand anticipated flooding from monsoonal rain and king tides.
“This project aligns with our Movement Strategy to improve Darwin streetscapes, infrastructure and connectivity, while reducing the impact of transport on the environment, making it easier for people to move around our city.”
For more information, visit the project page darwin.nt.gov.au/projects/jingili-water-gardens-new-footbridge
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