A pedestrian bridge at Newton’s Westwood Golf Course, which was destroyed by flash flooding from heavy rains on May 21, 2024, is going to be replaced by a company in Adair. Caliber Concrete submitted the low bid to replace the pedestrian bridge at Hole 16, and stabilize the creek bank. Newton Public Works Director Joe Grife says there’s been significant bank erosion along the creek running through the golf course, and ongoing erosion would threaten the golf course infrastructure. 

“It’s a brand new bridge with concrete bridge. Plus there is work on two other spots on the golf course for erosion control.”

Without the bridge, Grife says golfers have been backtracking around the pond to access the green. The $516,458  project is expected to be completed by May 31st of next year. Golf funds will pay for the work, with reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.