Local Government
Harvey
Region
South West
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Location
Paris Rd Australind
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Lower Brunswick Bridge
Construction Date
Constructed from 1843, Constructed from 1969
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Oct 2015 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
• The bridge has historic value for its association with the crossings at this point in the river since 1843.
Physical Description
This is the third bridge to be constructed at this site. The first two were built alongside on the south side where the piles show at low tide.
The present bridge is sawn timber construction between jarrah log piles driven into the river bed.
History
There has been a bridge at this site since 1843 when the first bridge was constructed on the site. Its construction enabled the further settlement of the district.
A second bridge was built c1930.
The current bridge was built in 1969 and was upgraded with a bitumen overlay in 2003.
Integrity/Authenticity
High/ High
Condition
Fair
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Bridge |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Bridge |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | TIMBER | Log |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Road transport |
Creation Date
07 Sep 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
06 Apr 2020Disclaimer
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