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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National

Bridge replacement tenders called in fight against Wallsend flooding

A car stranded in flood waters in Wallsend in 2016. File picture

City of Newcastle is calling for tenders to replace the Boscawen Street Bridge as part of its $20 million commitment to reduce flooding at Wallsend.

The project is a key element of the Ironbark Creek Flood Mitigation Plan, which is designed to improve water flow and reduce the impact of flooding during major rain events.

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