THE days of children negotiating a wobbly old wooden bridge over the Merri River at Woodford are over.
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Woodford resident Yvonne Lefebure (front left), Alex Jones, 17, mayor Michael Neoh, Friends of Jubilee Park chairwoman Tricia Blakeslee with Monique Jones, 14, at the site of the new bridge over the Merri River that provides safe pedestrian access to Jubilee Park at Woodford. 150402RG03 Picture: ROB GUNSTONE
A modern structure is being installed to provide safer access for pedestrians, including many of the 170 pupils attending the local primary school.
It is part of a $500,000-plus upgrade to nearby Jubilee Park which also includes a playground, picnic shelter and seating.
The funding comprises $374,000 from state government and $190,000 from the Warrnambool City Council.
Revitalisation of the park has been a joint project with the council, Friends of Jubilee Park, Woodford Primary School and other community groups.
