Expression of Interest – Disposal of Bridge Timbers

Lithgow City Council has appointed a contractor to demolish and replace the Charles Street Timber Bridge with a reinforced concrete structure. The timber bridge had reached the end of their useful life and funding for their replacement was secured from the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Bridges program.

The timber from the old bridge has been stockpiled at the Charles Street Road close to the bridge and Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from parties interested in purchasing and repurposing the timber.

The EOIs will be evaluated by a panel of Council staff and will be reported to the elected Council for the final decision.

Any income generated from the sale of timber, less costs, will be utilized on improvements to community assets in the Rydal village.

Timetable of Events

• Process Commences Monday 19th May 2025
• Closes: 5:00pm, Monday 16th June 2025
• Decision finalised: 23rd June 2025
• Successful respondent notified by: Early July 2025
• Successful respondent to collect timber by: Later July 2025