Funding has been approved to replace the damaged Calna Creek Bridge in Berowra Valley National Park.
The old twin log bridge which was built in 1980 by the Army will be removed and replaced with a new structure costing $250,000.
Hornsby State Liberal MP Matt Kean said National Parks and Wildlife service will oversee the installation and environmental assessment of the new bridge.
"The Calna Creek Bridge forms a vital link along the Great North Walk which is used by more than 40,000 people annually," Mr Kean said.
"This is a great environmental achievement which will allow bushwalkers to cross Calna Creek Bridge for the first time in almost two years.
"I'm very proud to have delivered on this important link in our Berowra Valley National Park. The installation of a new bridge will mean bushwalkers and school groups can again enjoy the historic Great North Walk without having to walk across the creek and get wet."
Hornsby resident Matt McClelland who has worked closely with Mr Kean for a solution to the bridge problem said it was a great result for bushwalkers, school groups and local scouts.
"This is a great investment for Berowra Valley which further shows the NSW Government values our National Parks," Mr McClelland said.
"Berowra Valley National Park is one of Sydney's best kept secrets so local bushwalking groups and visitors will really value this investment."
National Parks and Wildlife Service valleys ranger Simon Nichol said the Bridge had been out of service since April 2013 when the ageing wooden bridge collapsed after the two person sign-posted weight limit was exceeded by a group of visitors.
"Work to start removing the old bridge will commence in the coming months following an environmental assessment," Mr Nichol said.
(Caption Hornsby State Liberal MP Matt Kean joins Wildwalks bushwalker Matt McClelland and National Parks valleys ranger Simon Nichol). Please find attached some photos of the original bridge being lifted into place in 1980 by helicopter.
