Nolan's Bridge

Author

Shire of Gingin

Place Number

17891

Location

SL 551, Moore River Rd Gingin

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Dooling's Ford

Local Government

Gingin

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1907

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 30 Aug 2019

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 18 Oct 2005 Category C

Statement of Significance

It is of historical interest as important to local communications and the settlements nearby.

Physical Description

It has now been bypassed by the Moore River Road and a more recent bridge. It had three sections, each crossing a stream of the Gingin Brook. One bridge has collapsed; the other two are not totally safe. The land on which it stands is now under private ownership.

History

This is a substantial bridge built in 1907 by Christopher Hough. He was both contractor and builder. This was the only bridge crossing of the Gingin Brook between Gingin and the coastal areas and served for many years.

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Road: Bridge

Creation Date

02 Aug 2007

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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