When was the Sandridge railway bridge in Melbourne built?
When was the Sandridge railway bridge in Melbourne built?
Historically, Port Melbourne was where thousands of immigrants first landed after their arrival in Australia. The bridge traces its history back to 1888 at the peak of the ‘marvellous Melbourne’ era.
What kind of bridge is the Sandridge Bridge?
The Bridge was also used as a rail freight link until the 1950’s. • Sandridge Bridge is constructed of steel and is considered one of the earliest examples of steel girder bridge construction in Australia.
When was the first bridge in Melbourne built?
The first bridge on the site was built in 1853 for the original Melbourne and Hobson’s Bay Railway Company line to Sandridge from Flinders Street to Port Melbourne at Hobsons Bay on Port Phillip, the first passenger railway line in Australia.
How much did it cost to rebuild Sandridge Bridge?
The $18.5M redevelopment funded by the City of Melbourne and the State Government, includes the magnificent sculptures – The Travellers – a series of giant steel sculptures, depicting the waves of immigrants who journeyed to make Melbourne their home. THE TRAVELLERS AND THE TEN PERIODS OF AUSTRALIAN MIGRATION.
When was the first Sandridge Bridge in Melbourne built?
It is the third bridge on the site and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. The first bridge on the site was built in 1853 for the original Melbourne and Hobson’s Bay Railway Company line to Sandridge from Flinders Street to Port Melbourne at Hobsons Bay on Port Phillip, the first passenger railway line in Australia.
When was the last time the Sandridge Bridge was used?
The bridge was last used in 1987 with the conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne railway lines to light rail. Some proposals were made for the light rail to continue over the Sandridge Bridge into Flinders Street station, but instead they were diverted from the railway reserve at Clarendon Street and sent into the city via Spencer Street.
The $18.5M redevelopment funded by the City of Melbourne and the State Government, includes the magnificent sculptures – The Travellers – a series of giant steel sculptures, depicting the waves of immigrants who journeyed to make Melbourne their home. THE TRAVELLERS AND THE TEN PERIODS OF AUSTRALIAN MIGRATION.
How big are the 10 travellers at Sandridge Bridge?
Each of the ten Travellers figures represents a period of migration to Australia (as defined by historian Dr James Jupp AM). More than 3.7 km of stainless steel (in 4455 pieces) was used to create the sculptures. The average weight of each figure is 2307 kg while the heaviest figure is 7701kg. 1.
