HIGH WATER: Wallsend flood after heavy rains across the area in June 2008.
NEWCASTLE council staff have recommended the removal of the Tyrrell Street bridge and upgrades to Boscawen Street and the Nelson Street bridges in response to Wallsend's flooding issues.
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A number of proposals were put on public exhibition in May and June for public comment.
Council staff recommended the bridge removal option due to its low cost.
Councillors were due to vote on the proposal on Tuesday night as The Star went to print.
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