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Rebuilt after its destruction in the Black Summer bushfires as a raised, integral structure, restoring a safe Tuross River crossing for Cadgee.
The project reconnected the community after residents were left reliant on dangerous kayak crossings or a 64 km detour, while also supporting the local economy through the use of local labour, plant, and materials.
Murphy’s Bridge sits on Eurobodalla Road over the Tuross River, linking the small community of Cadgee with the greater Eurobodalla region. The area is surrounded by National Parks and Nature Reserves, creating a remote, fire‑prone and flood‑affected environment. This isolation made the crossing essential for residents accessing services, schools, and supplies.
The 2019–20 Black Summer bushfires destroyed the original timber bridge, leaving locals stranded with only a freezing kayak crossing or a 64km detour. Rebuilding was repeatedly disrupted by extreme flooding from 2020–2022, washing away temporary access tracks and halting piling and installation works.
These setbacks caused long delays and community frustration.
The InQuik® System enabled Eurobodalla Council to “build back better” with a resilient, elevated, five‑span bridge capable of withstanding high water pressure—even when fully submerged. Using local plant, materials, and labour kept investment within the community while delivering a century‑long, low‑maintenance structure. The new bridge restored safe, reliable access and rebuilt vital physical and emotional connections for families across Cadgee and Eurobodalla.
