“The Geurie Community is being burdened with a 114-year-old bridge that was erected in the era of the horse and cart. It has had its day and it no longer meets the transport needs for today or the future”, says Geurie local, Michelle Tomkins.

  • We have been advised the best way to get our message across is via community support.

  • Friday 21 March 2025 saw a community meeting where approximately 70 people were in attendance.

  • Support for a new bridge was overwhelming in that meeting.

  • The feedback from Transport for NSW is that it was the biggest turnout from a community they have seen west of Western Sydney in 4 years. 

Petition

For those who would like a new bridge, as at 25 March 2025, Michelle has collected just over 400 signatures. Old fashioned, paper and pen. This was gathered over a 2 week period. It is expected many more signature will follow.

If you would like to print, sign & send a copy of the petition for a new bridge, below is a copy of the petition.

Heavy Vehicle survey

If you have a heavy vehicle -  Transport for NSW have created a form to collect information about the impact on the local transport, trucking, school bus and farming/livestock sectors. To access the survey, click here and you will be sent to the Transport for NSW survey page.  

Transport for NSW have advised showing the potential volume of trucks that would use Scabbing Flat Bridge is important.

Please share the link to truck owners you use for the transportation of livestock, grain, fertilizer, fodder and any other products that you send out or bring in.

Media

Media coverage sharing the impact on the local community including families and business - in relation to the bridge.