The Department of State Growth's role is to support economic growth and facilitate the creation of jobs and opportunities for Tasmanians. We work with business, industry and the community to manage regulatory and infrastructure plans that support the development of market expansion and innovation strategies.
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The new Bridgewater Bridge opened to traffic on 1 June 2025. Work to remove the old bridge will start in late 2025 and continue throughout 2026.
To learn more information about the project, please visit bridgewaterbridge.tas.gov.au.
For information about the Project’s Design and Construction contract, please visit https://www.tenders.tas.gov.au/ContractAwarded/Details/10976, and you can view the Deed of Variation on the Transport website and you can view the Noise Wall Change Order and and the Bridgewater Boat Ramp Change Order and the Bridgewater Boat Ramp Change Order (PDF 587.4 KB).