Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Toodyay-Clackline Rd Hoddy's Well Toodyay
Location Details
6kms south of Toodyay on the Clackline Road GPS: 0449865 6503281
Other Name(s)
Ringa-Ringa Creek & Clackline-Toodyay Road
Construction Date
Constructed from 1889
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Dec 2012 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 08 Dec 2023 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 10 Aug 1998 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Statewide Lge Timber Str Survey | Completed | 11 Dec 1998 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Statewide Railway Heritage Surve | Completed | 01 Mar 1994 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Aug 1998 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The bridge has historic value for its association with the Clackline-Toodyay railway, a major infrastructure project which enabled the further development of agriculture in the district. The place has aesthetic value as a representative example of a timber bridge in good condition from the period. The site has research value as it has potential to contain subsurface archaeological remains.
Physical Description
Built as a timber trestle structure c.1887 was upgraded in the 1950's. 18 span, steep ramps on either side, steel beams have been incorporated into the structure. A plaque commemorating the centenary of the railway can be found at Coorinja Winery.
History
The bridge was built to carry the railway over the road which existed between Perth and Toodyay. It was part of the construction of the Clackline to Toodyay railway in 1888. The Ringa Siding was located on the east end of the bridge.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium
Authenticity: Medium
Condition
Good
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5021 | Ringa Bridge, Toodyay, WA : conservation plan. December 2000. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2000 |
| 6876 | Toodyay-Clackline heritage trail : management plan. | Report | 1998 |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
21 Dec 1993Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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