Hay Shire Council celebrated the official opening of a trio of projects on Friday.

To commence celebrations, a large group gathered alongside the Murrumbidgee River at Maude, to celebrate the opening of the new Maude Bridge.

The official party included Helen Dalton, Members for Murray, Senator Deborah O’Neill and Member for Farrer Sussan Ley.

Also in attendance was the mayor and councillors from Cumberland City Council, Hay’s sister council, as well as local Hay Shire councillors.