13-519: The Balun Bindarray Bridge , formerly the New Grafton Bridge , is a bridge located 70 metres (230 ft) east of the Grafton Bridge and opened to traffic on 12 December 2019. The bridge carries two lanes of Shirley Adams Way ( Summerland Way ) and has been designed to be increased to four lanes when traffic levels require it. It also carries a grade-separated footpath and cycleway. In 2002,
26-612: A new parallel bridge was built known as Balun Bindarray Bridge, in November 2016 and the bridge was opened on 12 December 2019 by Chris Gulaptis , the Member for Clarence . The New Grafton Bridge consists of two lanes and has been designed to be increased to four lanes when traffic levels require it. The bridge also carries a grade-separated footpath and cycleway. [REDACTED] This Misplaced Pages article contains material from Grafton rail and road bridge over Clarence River , entry number 01036 in
39-475: Is provision for a second track across the bridge but at this time it is being used as an easement for a water main. The bascule span was operational from its opening in 1932 until 1969. The bascule can no longer be raised due to an added water main. With the decline in shipping along the Clarence River, the opening span was sealed shut and it can no longer be opened. The bridge heritage listing also includes
52-610: The Member for Clarence . Summerland Way was also rerouted from the old bridge onto the new bridge. The bridge was renamed on 27 November 2022 after review by the Clarence Valley Council and Transport for NSW to enquire to the public to help name the bridge. The name refers to balun – meaning river in Bundjalung , and bindarray – meaning river in Gumbaynggirr . The two languages are spoken by Aboriginal peoples in
65-475: The NSW Government commissioned a study into a crossing over Clarence River, additional to the Grafton Bridge , released in early 2003. In October 2008, federal, state and local government representatives inspected the existing bridge. It was claimed that this bridge was not coping with the increasing volume of traffic. Estimates of replacing the bridge were in the range of A$ 100 million. In December 2012,
78-458: The Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) announced that a preferred option of an additional crossing of the Clarence River had been identified and went on public display for comment. RMS also announced that a final decision was expected during 2013. Construction commenced on the new crossing, then named New Grafton Bridge , in November 2016 and the bridge was opened on 12 December 2019 by Chris Gulaptis ,
91-769: The Summerland Way ) and North Coast railway line across the Clarence River in Grafton, New South Wales , Australia. The bridge links the Grafton central business district with South Grafton , and was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. A parallel Balun Bindarray Bridge , located 70 metres (230 ft) east of the original bridge and initially consisting of two lanes, opened to traffic on 12 December 2019. A bridge over
104-550: The Clarence River in Grafton was first conceived in 1915. The original design called for a railway bridge with a footway, but in 1922 the design was changed to accommodate vehicular traffic as well. The bridge was built from 1927 to 1932, although planning for the bridge had been under way as early as 1921. The bridge was designed and built by the New South Wales Public Works Department with steelwork from Clyde Engineering . The department decided to construct
117-632: The Clarence Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. The access roads and walkways on either side of the bridge were named the Shirley Way in honor of Shirley Adams, the first female mayor of Grafton City Council . The road was renamed again to Shirley Adams Way in July 2024 to incorporate the late mayor's family name. Grafton Bridge (New South Wales) The Grafton Bridge is a heritage-listed bascule truss bridge that carries Bent Street (formerly
130-450: The bridge in 1932 completed the North coast standard gauge line between Sydney and Brisbane , avoiding the winding route via Tenterfield . The viaduct along with the wharf remains are important relics of the development of the north coast railway. The viaduct is representative of similar structures constructed at a range of locations, many of which have been replaced. The Grafton Bridge
143-478: The bridge itself after being unhappy with the high cost proposed by private tenderers for the project. It was formally opened by Governor-General of Australia Sir Isaac Isaacs on 19 July 1932. The upper level of the bridge supports a two way road for traffic via Bent Street, and its lower level supports a rail bridge that carries the North Coast railway line, a water main, and footbridges on either side. There
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#1732869296995156-470: The three remnant spans of the 1915 timber viaduct south of Grafton railway station , which now remain in situ amidst parkland. This bridge is a double-deck road/rail structure, the only one of its type in New South Wales. There is a lift span to allow passing of river traffic that is no longer in use. The bridge presents a commanding visual reminder of rail and road to residents of Grafton. Opening of
169-433: Was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999 having satisfied the following criteria. The place possesses uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales. This item is assessed as historically rare. This item is assessed as scientifically rare. This item is assessed as arch. rare. This item is assessed as socially rare. Due to high traffic volumes
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