Did you know this entrance sign and rest stop on Eumundi Range Road is partially made from the old bridge timbers that traversed the North Maroochy River.
We encouraged Sunshine Coast Council to salvage some of the bridge.
Council then constructed the welcome statement using recycled bridge timbers and the shelter to provide a rest area for people who walk along Eumundi Range Road
Both the distinct orange colour and the shape of the balustrade represents the Scarlett Bracket fungi which is found in Eumundi – the way the railings overhand the bridge mimic the way fungus grows along a fallen tree in the bush.
Prior to consultation with Sunshine Coast Council, the railings were going to be a boring plain white with steel handrail.
Mayor Mark Jamieson said the concrete bridge replaced a failing timber bridge and improved the safety of motorists and pedestrians.
“This bridge, has an estimated life span of 100 years, is almost 6m wider, with two 3.5m traffic lanes, 1.2m road shoulders and a 2m pedestrian walkway on the eastern side.” he said
Thank you also to Anthony Wynne-Hoelscher former Manager of ECCO (Eumundi Combined Community Assocation) for collaborating with us on this important piece of infrastructure that became a bit more arty in Eumundi.
We think it looks amazing!
