The Upper Colo Bridge was destroyed in the March 2021 Hawkesbury flood. Sixteen months on, and three floods later, locals are still waiting for a replacement.
When the Upper Colo Bridge was destroyed in the March 2021 Hawkesbury River flood, Trevor Ward knew it would be a nuisance."We've driven between 22,000 and 25,000 kilometres extra [since then] with the loss of the wooden bridge," he said.
"Four family members stay in town through the week, and they come in on the weekend," said Lucy Ward, Trevor's second-eldest daughter.According to the latest Census data, just 48 people live in Upper Colo, 90km north-west of Sydney. Mr Cserhalmi, who was born with one arm and one leg, says the destruction and subsequent delay in repairs has "robbed" him of basic personal care.
In 2021, the road was in such bad condition he used a kayak to cross the flood-stricken Hawkesbury River and source groceries."It's a struggle when you have those things that are meant to be there to help, not able to be. It's like a tease."Mr Cserhalmi said he was disappointed by the lack of clarity from Hawkesbury City Council about when his road and the Upper Colo Bridge will be fixed.
The council has engaged a contractor to start building a "low-profile concrete bridge" as a replacement.
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