Works on the Anzac Centenary Footbridge started in October 2015 and was delayed earlier this year when the bridge’s firm J and R Industries went into administration.

The bridge will connect Horsham’s Apex Island with the river bank along Major Mitchell Drive.

Horsham Rural City Council technical services director John Martin said construction of the bridge was on on track to be completed in October.

“The tricky part of the bridge is the suspension part between the two towers, so that’s been a major task over the past few months,” he said.

“Our crews and sub-contractors have done a lot of work and the suspension part of the bridge is now looking fantastic.

“Approach ramps have also been installed, which has created a continuous path from one side to the other.

“The pace has really picked up at the site in the past few weeks.”

Mr Martin said the bridge should be finished by October.

“Things can still go wrong, and they have in the past, but crews have solved a number of problems along the way so far,” he said.

Mr Martin said there was still more work to go on the approach ramps, plus decking balustrading and handrails would be installed in the next few weeks.

“Then we will put lights on the bridge and on either side to help people cross safely,” he said.

“We will also be building paths leading up to the bridge. After that it will just be some tidying up jobs.

“We know the community will be looking forward to using this wonderful new asset.”

Mr Martin said wet weather could slow construction down, but so far rain hadn’t had too much of an impact this month. “The crews have still been out there working hard,” he said.

Mr Martin said people should refrain from accessing the bridge.

“We need to ensure everyone remains safe so it’s important for people to steer clear of the construction site until the project is complete,” he said.