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Crossing at Tiri opens ahead of schedule THE temporary river crossing at Tiri has opened ahead of schedule. Local traffic was allowed through on Saturday 21 March, two months earlier than planned. A 5-tonne load limit applies, which means trucks and larger vehicles will continue using alternative routes via Gloucester and Wingham. Three of the six spans of the Tiri Bridge were destroyed in the extreme floods of May 2025. The road had been closed since then. “The earlier than expected opening is thanks to a prompt delivery of materials,” said Council's Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services Rob Scott. “[This] allowed our
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The crossing at Tiri has opened ahead of schedule. Photo: MCC.
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MIDCOAST Council is inviting community feedback on a review of its floodplain
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risk management studies and plans after major floods in 2021, 2022 and 2025.
"MidCoast Council has in place flood risk management studies and plans, and we
keep them updated. This is a requirement of the NSW Government,” said Council's
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Council undertaking review into flood risk management
Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services Rob Scott.
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