Upgraded Teese Bridge reopens at Veresdale Scrub

Scenic Rim Division 2 Councillor Jeff McConnell and Logan City Council Division 9 Councillor Scott Bannan at newly opened Teese Bridge on Veresdale Scrub School Road.

A one-lane timber bridge on the boundary of the Scenic Rim and the City of Logan has been replaced with a two-lane concrete bridge, providing locals with a safer, more flood-resistant roadway.

Now complete, the $1.7 million bridge replacement on Veresdale Scrub School Road continues to honour the local Teese family, with the ‘Teese Bridge’ name to remain in place.

The Australian Government invested $700,000 under the Bridges Renewal Program to this project, with the remainder jointly funded by the Scenic Rim Regional Council and Logan City Council.

Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the Teese family was well known in local circles after generations of being involved in many sectors of the local agriculture industry.

“I am pleased to see the Teese family continue to be honoured in this way and the family provided with a piece of memorabilia, made from the old timber bridge,” Mr Buchholz said.

“It is great to see this upgraded piece of infrastructure complete, works commenced earlier this year and the bridge is now open for use.

“I want to congratulate McIlwain who delivered the works and thank them particularly for partnering with the local community. It was great to hear they utilised the local Veresdale Scrub hall and this supported the community group through a tough COVID-19 period.

“I also want to thank both Scenic Rim and Logan City Council’s for partnering with us to deliver this project."

Scenic Rim's Division 2 Councillor Jeff McConnell said Council is committed to a long-term strategy to replace ageing timber bridges throughout the Scenic Rim with more contemporary and flood-resistant structures of concrete or steel.

“The Teese Bridge replacement was a critical step in Council's long-term transport management for the Veresdale and Gleneagle areas," Cr McConnell said.

"Further improvements to Veresdale Scrub School Road were identified in Council's 10 Year Capital Works Program with Freeman Bridge forecast for replacement in 2022-2023 financial year.

"Freeman Bridge is another important boundary structure, and like they did for Teese Bridge, Logan City Council will manage the constructions works, with grant funding from the Australian Government's Bridges Renewal Program and shared funding from both councils."