The $11.6 million project will deliver a new 36-metre-long road bridge over Eastern Creek, forming an important new transport link within one of Western Sydney’s fastest-growing residential areas. The project is scheduled for delivery between December 2025 and November 2026.
The Pelican Road Bridge will improve connectivity between emerging residential developments and key local destinations, including Jerralong Drive, Schofields Train Station and the nearby shopping precinct. Once complete, the new bridge and associated road upgrades will support safer, more efficient travel for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists, while helping unlock future housing growth in the area.
The project is funded by local government and supported by funding from the Australian Government’s Housing Support Program.
Blacktown City Council identified the need for a new road link and bridge to provide safe, reliable access for current and future residents, while creating an appropriate gateway to the new development estate. The new bridge will connect hundreds of residential lots and provide more direct access to public transport, local road networks and essential services.
The project scope includes enabling works and utility upgrades, construction of a prestressed concrete (PSC) spaced plank bridge over Eastern Creek, and associated road approaches. Additional works include retaining walls, road safety barriers, kerb and gutter and line marking works, a pedestrian refuge island and shared path for pedestrians and cyclists, and landscaping to support the completed corridor.
Andrew Burns, Construction Manager at Georgiou, said the project represents an important milestone as the company works with Blacktown City Council for the first time. “Strong communities rely on safe, reliable connections. This project is about more than building a bridge, it’s about supporting the way people move, live and connect every day. Our team brings strong experience delivering bridge and road infrastructure in live urban environment. We’re proud to be partnering with Blacktown City Council for the first time and look forward to building a trusted relationship as we deliver an outcome the community can rely on.”