Local MP Jordan Crugnale said the $50.4 million upgrade to the Phillip Island bridge would ensure the vital connection to the mainland could be used by residents and visitors for years to come.
The State Government has allocated $50.4 million in this year’s budget for maintenance work on the Phillip Island bridge.
The government said the works will extend the lifespan of the bridge, which was erected in 1969, with replacement of beams, pier legs, piles and handrails.
Local MP Jordan Crugnale said the upgrade would ensure the vital connection to the mainland could be used by residents and visitors for years to come.
“This will give locals and millions of visitors, a smooth and dependable route to get to the amazing Phillip Island.,” Ms Crugnale said.
“Phillip Island – Millowl is iconic with so much on offer – it’s why we’re making sure the thousands of people who come here every week can get there safely.”
The government said it was working to finalise delivery timeframes for the Phillip Island bridge, and it is expected works will take around three years to deliver.
The funding for the bridge upgrade is part of the government’s $976 million Better Roads Blitz, announced this week in the lead up to the release of the 2025/26 state budget.
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