Re: [NSW] Bomaderry - Nowra Extension

["Chris Stratton" <stratton.chris.cp@NOSPAMbhp.com>]

"Jonathan Lau" <jonlau@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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> Would anyone have any info on the never completed Bomaderry - Nowra
> extension?
>
> I recall seeing in some pictures of an wooden bridge that spanned the
> Shoalhaven river at the end of the South Coast line and I think it was
> part of a shunting neck around the 1960's.
>
> I had opportunity to visit Nowra (Bomaderry) on Saturday. Part of the
> bridge across the roadway has been demolished, but the sections spanning
> the river were still intact, although in poor condition. Does anyone
> know when this bridge was decommissioned?
>
> Also has there been any plan in recent years to extend the line into
> Nowra township? I think it would be logical to do it if they ever decide
> to electrify the remaining Kiama - Bomaderry section.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon Lau
>
The bridge over the road was still there in the early 80s, don't know when
it was demolished.
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Regards,
Chris Stratton
Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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