KALANG RIVER BRIDGE NAMED AFTER GUMBAYNGGIRR ELDER UNCLE TOM KELLY

A new bridge on the Pacific Highway has been named after respected Aboriginal Elder, Uncle Tom Kelly.

The bridge over the Kalang river at Urunga forms part of the $780 million Nambucca Heads-to-Urunga Pacific Highway upgrade.

Minister for Roads Melinda Pavey says the naming of the bridge is a fitting tribute to Uncle Tom Kelly.

The Gumbaynggirr Elder has worked to improve access to education and the arts for local children.