Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

​​Wednesday, 2 November 2022​ The NSW Government will provide $290,000 to develop a memorial for the former Prince Alfred Bridge timber road viaduct at Gundagai. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the memorial would include two locations with tourist features to pay tribute to the former local landmark. “The 711-metre timber bridge first built in 1896 carried traffic across the Gundagai floodplain until it was closed in 1984 and then removed last year due to public safe

​​Tuesday, 23 November 2021​ 460 cubic metres of timber and trestles have been salvaged from the removal of the Prince Alfred Bridge timber road viaduct to support construction of heritage memorial works. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said a public survey seeking community input on memorial options for the former Gundagai icon had attracted 139 submissions. “It’s great to see the community’s enthusiasm to contribute many thoughtful and creative ideas to remember the brid

​​Tuesday, 2 November 2021​ Work to remove the disused Prince Alfred Bridge at Gundagai due to structural safety issues commenced earlier this week. Meanwhile, a public survey seeking input on memorial ideas for the bridge has attracted more than 110 submissions which will be collated for a report back to the community on identified options. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the volume and variety of responses from the community so far has been great. “We’re committed

​​Monday, 18 October 2021​ Residents of the Gundagai region are reminded to have their say on ideas to memorialise the Prince Alfred Bridge, with just under two weeks left before a community survey closes. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said more than 40 responses have so far been received with the survey still open until 31 October. “It’s fantastic to see the enthusiasm being shown by the community and I encourage those who have not yet registered their views to provide

​​Friday, 24 September 2021​ Residents of Gundagai and surrounding areas who share fond memories of the Prince Alfred Bridge are invited to have their say and submit their ideas on how they would like to see the much-loved structure memorialised. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke said the NSW Government had recently opened a community survey to get ideas and feedback on potential options to celebrate and remember the important role the bridge has played in the community. “

​​Thursday, 16 September 2021​ The NSW Government has today announced that the 125 year old Prince Alfred Bridge in Gundagai will soon be removed due to the significant risks posed to both people and structures downstream. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said removing the timber structure, which has been closed to traffic since 1984, was necessary after an engineering assessment showed significant structural defects and concerns it would collapse even

January 18, 2018 Pedestrian safety is being improved with work underway to replace sections of the pedestrian footway on the historic Prince Alfred Bridge across the Murrumbidgee River which connects south and north Gundagai, according to Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke. Ms Cooke said the NSW Government had provided $475,000 to replace the timber footway on the steel section of the bridge. The funding will also allow for general maintenance to improve safety for pedestrian