Prior to the works being completed, communities were cut off by some of the worst flooding in many years that washed away bridges vital for the 91 communities along the Kokoda Track.
The bridges are also vital for the many trekkers along the Track, with 3,500 trekkers expected annually. Several hundred have already made their way safely along the 96km track and many more will soon follow.
After two weeks of hard work building log bridges, feedback from local rangers, village elders and trekkers reveals the bridges are providing safe crossings.
