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Rail motor 901 passes over the Dickabram Bridge at Theebine in 1991 (Photo: Ellis678)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 10, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

The historic Dickabram Bridge – blamed a decade ago for the closure of the Kingaroy-Theebine rail line – is about to get an $8 million makeover by the State Government.<\/p>\n

The poor condition of the bridge at Theebine was a major reason put forward at the time for the closure of the rail link, which had been mothballed for several years before being officially closed on Christmas Eve 2010.<\/p>\n

The Heritage-listed Dickabram Bridge was built as rail \/ vehicle \/ pedestrian bridge and commissioned in 1886.<\/p>\n

In 2009, some maintenance work was carried out, including replacing several major timber components such as decking and handrails, to allow the bridge to continue carrying road traffic.<\/p>\n

This time the works will involve replacing some more of the aged timber girders, decking, piles and other structural elements. Steel elements will also be re-painted with a special coating to protect the structure from corrosion.<\/p>\n

But the Department of Transport and Main Roads said the existing 15 tonne load limit would remain once works are complete.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“The Department of Transport and Main Roads has investigated several options to rehabilitate the structure, each with varying levels of impact to motorists and the local communities,” a spokesman said.<\/p>\n

“Unfortunately due to the age and design of the bridge, coupled with the complexity of the required works, rehabilitating the structure under traffic is not possible.<\/p>\n

“Long-term continuous closures, including weekends, will be required.”<\/p>\n

Pedestrian access will remain closed during the repairs.<\/p>\n

Significant structural works requiring a long-term closure of the bridge are scheduled to occur between April (after Easter) and late November 2017; and February 2018 to late 2018.<\/p>\n

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Rail Motor 901 at Kingaroy Railway Station in 1991 (Photo: Ellis678)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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