Divided community opinion over whether Horsham needs another pedestrian or vehicle bridge across the Wimmera River has prompted Horsham mayor Robyn Gulline to confirm both are part of overall city planning.
Cr Gulline said development of a Hamilton Street pedestrian bridge and another vehicle bridge in a location yet to be determined were different projects and ‘totally different conversations’.
Cr Gulline was responding to social commentary after Horsham Rural City Council voted to include a $2.1-million Hamilton Street pedestrian bridge in draft 2020-21 budget calculations.
“As a council we are working in collaboration with Regional Roads Victoria to develop an alternative truck route through Horsham. This will include another vehicle bridge across the river,” she said.