The new Camp Street Bridge officially opened to traffic on 27 July, delivering a wider, safer and more efficient crossing of Lake Forbes for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

The new bridge replaced the 93-year-old old bridge, and serves as a new link in the centre of Forbes, for locals, visitors and the freight industry.

The old Camp Street Bridge was built in 1927 and has a rich legacy and significance for the Forbes community and we designed a new bridge that will deliver the infrastructure Forbes needs, in a way that honours the history of Forbes.

Elements of the old bridge have been incorporated into the design of the new bridge to complement the town's heritage aesthetics.

It's the simple touches, like historic lamp posts on the bridge approaches that provide a reference to the past, with a modern twist. This bridge has a story to tell and a heritage area has been established so the community and visitors can learn about the history of Camp Street Bridge.

The NSW Government provided $12.8 million for the Camp Street Bridge replacement project, with work starting in late August 2019.

More than 2000 tonnes of concrete and 221 tonnes of steel were required to build the new 70-metre-long Camp Street Bridge, which was built from 133 precast concrete planks.