71-671: Garratt Road Bridge consists of two adjacent bridges over the Swan River , linking the suburbs of Bayswater and Ascot in Perth , Western Australia. The upstream bridge was built in 1935, while the matching downstream bridge was built in 1972. The site was significant prior to the construction of Garratt Road Bridge – it featured in Aboriginal mythology, and was in the near vicinity of 1880s bridges for pedestrians and trains accessing Ascot Racecourse . From that time there were various proposal to provide
142-459: A World War I era mound in its centre. The mound had initially been used by soldiers during training, and later by children playing. Sustenance labourers worked on the construction project, which required homes and businesses to be demolished or repositioned. Garratt Road Bridge opened on 1 January 1935, the same day as the Perth Cup, having cost £35,000 for the bridge itself, and an additional £9000 for
213-672: A bridge recommenced in 1933, with construction beginning the following year. Main Roads Chief Engineer Ernest Godfrey designed the bridge. Godfrey was the first bridge engineer for Main Roads, and oversaw the design of all of Main Roads' bridges statewide between 1928 and 1957. The bridge was designed and constructed economically, out of low cost local wood – Wandoo, Jarrah and Karri – and without treatments such as beam shaping that would have added unnecessary cost. Fill material came from levelling Ascot Racecourse, which had contained
284-436: A circular tram line. Belmont Park and Bayswater Road Boards made a deputation to the state government on 23 February 1923, but again received an unenthusiastic response on 13 April, stating that the £9100 was not available and could not be justified. Following a public meeting in 1924, residents of Bayswater and Belmont made a direct appeal to the premier, asserting that a new bridge would reduce traffic over The Causeway, and save
355-448: A decorative element to the walls of the building. The spire is 35 metres (115 ft) high with a weathercock on top; it is surrounded by four smaller spires at its base, which are capped by metal finials. The north-east tower replicates these smaller spires above the gable. The roof structure is of hand-sawn timber and the roof covering was originally shingles , but at some point the Church
426-535: A further £500. Wesley Church was designed by Richard Roach Jewell , an architect, circuit steward, clerk of colonial works and church member. Jewell was responsible for the design of a number of other prominent Perth buildings, including the Cloisters (1858), the Pensioner Barracks (1863), and extensions and alterations to Government House (1864) and Perth Town Hall (1870). Jewell designed Wesley Church in
497-464: A half metres (5 ft) in 1962. By the end of that decade, a second bridge was being planned to cope with rising levels of congestion. It was constructed during 1971–72, but with only a 40-year design life as it was expected to be redundant once the planned Beechboro–Gosnells Highway (modern-day Tonkin Highway) opened. From the 1970s, Main Roads has maintained the bridges with procedures that vastly extended
568-470: A length of 237.7 metres (780 ft), width of 8.65 metres (28.4 ft), deck area of 2,056.11 square metres (22,131.8 sq ft), and road width of 8.21 metres (26.9 ft). The longest spans of each bridges are 12.1 metres (40 ft) in length. Garratt Road Bridge is the longest timber bridge still in existence in Western Australia. It may have been the longest ever built in the state, and
639-501: A pair of bridges across the Swan River, between Bayswater and Ascot. The upstream bridge, from 1935, carries southbound traffic, pedestrians, and two pipes, while northbound traffic travels on the 1970 downstream bridge. Both bridges are predominantly constructed from timber, and feature "timber piles driven into the river bed linked with timber cross bracing and double beams top and bottom and then spanned by timber logs which in turn support
710-667: A railway bridge was built in 1885. The bridge, later known as the Belmont railway bridge, carried a spur of the Perth–Guildford line that terminated south of the racecourse, but only operated on racing days. There has been proposals for a vehicle bridge since the late 1880s; it was one of the most advocated issues in the Bayswater area. The first formal request to the Perth Road Board for a vehicular crossing between Bayswater and Belmont
781-491: A small party up the river to around Heirisson Island . A French expedition under Nicholas Baudin also sailed up the river in 1801. Governor Stirling's intention was that the name "Swan River" refer only to the watercourse upstream of the Heirisson Islands. All of the rest, including Perth Water, he considered estuarine and which he referred to as "Melville Water". The Government notice dated 27 July 1829 stated "...
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#1733093960595852-468: A strong verticality of form, emphasised by tall lancet windows with plate tracery to the east facade. Angle buttresses divide the nave wall into five bays, and the major windows have stucco label moulds above them. The bricks of the building, fired at uncertain temperatures in wood-burning kilns, show a range of mellow tones and, laid in Flemish bond, create a chequerboard effect on the walls, which provides
923-462: A surgeon, preacher, bricklayer, blacksmith, shoemaker, surveyor, hatter, midshipman and several farmers. The site for the church was purchased from James Inkpen (the first recorded Methodist to arrive in the colony, having arrived in December 1829 ) at a cost of £400. The new church was the third Methodist place of worship to be built in the forty years in which the denomination had been established in
994-457: A total area of about 121,000 square kilometres (47,000 sq mi). It has three major tributaries, the Avon River , Canning River and Helena River . The latter two have dams ( Canning Dam and Mundaring Weir ) which provide a sizeable part of the potable water requirements for Perth and the surrounding regions. The Avon River contributes the majority of the freshwater flow. The climate of
1065-549: A vehicular crossing between Bayswater and Bassendean . Interest peaked in 1928, but plans were delayed due to the Great Depression. The first bridge, designed by Main Roads Chief Engineer Ernest Godfrey, was constructed in 1934–35. It allowed two lanes of traffic to cross the Swan River, alongside pedestrians on an adjacent footbridge. Increasing traffic volume led to the bridge being widened by one and
1136-477: Is a major river in the southwest of Western Australia. The river runs through the metropolitan area of Perth , Western Australia's capital and largest city. The Swan River estuary flows through the city of Perth . Its lower reaches are relatively wide and deep, with few constrictions, while the upper reaches are usually quite narrow and shallow. The Swan River drains the Avon and coastal plain catchments , which have
1207-513: Is believed that the Swan River was created by the meanderings of the Wagyl , a snakelike being from Dreamtime , and that scales shed from the male Wagyl remain visible in the riverbank at Ascot. Following the establishment of the Swan River Colony in 1829, European settlers James Birkett and James Henty received 1,000 acres (400 ha) blocks containing the modern-day bridge site. Birkett's land
1278-483: Is designated Highway H37, while the bridges are designated Structure Number 950 (upstream) and Structure Number 952 (downstream). The original bridge has 38 spans over a length of 236.4 metres (776 ft), a width of 8.75 metres (28.7 ft), and a deck area of 2,068.50 square metres (22,265.1 sq ft). The road width is 8.35 metres (27.4 ft), while the footpath width is 1.3 metres (4 ft 3 in). The newer bridge has similar measurements: 38 spans over
1349-560: The Helena River enter the river between Wooroloo Brook and Guildford ; however, most of these have either dried up or become seasonally flowing due to human impacts such as land clearing and development. Between Perth and Guildford the river goes through several loops. Originally, areas including the Maylands Peninsula, Ascot and Burswood , through Claise Brook and north of the city to Herdsman Lake were swampy wetlands. Most of
1420-590: The Tertiary , when the sea level was much lower than at present, the Swan River curved around to the north of Rottnest Island , and disgorged itself into the Indian Ocean slightly to the north and west of Rottnest. In doing so, it carved a gorge about the size of the Grand Canyon . Now known as Perth Canyon , this feature still exists as a submarine canyon near the edge of the continental shelf . The Swan River drains
1491-910: The Avon River, rising near Yealering in the Darling Range , approximately 175 kilometres (109 mi) from its mouth at Fremantle. The Avon flows north, passing through the towns of Brookton , Beverley , York , Northam and Toodyay . It is joined by tributaries including the Dale River , the Mortlock River and the Brockman River. The Avon becomes the Swan as Wooroloo Brook enters the river near Walyunga National Park. More tributaries including Ellen Brook , Jane Brook , Henley Brook, Wandoo Creek, Bennett Brook , Blackadder Creek, Limestone Creek, Susannah Brook, and
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#17330939605951562-602: The Helena River, the 1872 flood level was 690 millimetres (2 ft 3 in) higher than the 1862 event (ARI=60). An account in The Perth Gazette and Western Australian Journal on 26 July 1872 reported In and about Perth, the water owing to the force of the incoming seas at the mouth of the river presented a scene of a great lake, all the jetties were submerged, the high roads to Fremantle covered, and passage traffic rendered impossible quantities of sandalwood lying along
1633-553: The Minister for the Environment. It brings together eight representatives from the community, State and local government authorities with an interest in the Swan and Canning rivers to form a single body responsible for planning, protecting and managing Perth's river system. The functions of the Trust have been absorbed by the subsequent Western Australian Environmental protection authorities,
1704-650: The National Trust on 14 April 1998. In 1998, Main Roads Western Australia undertook a survey of the state's bridges, and confirmed the heritage value of the upstream Garratt Road Bridge. It was added to the state heritage list in Autumn 2009, and on 23 March 2010 received a permanent entry in the Register of Heritage Places. Swan River (Western Australia) The Swan River ( Nyungar : Derbarl Yerrigan )
1775-535: The Swan Coastal Plain, a total catchment area of over 100,000 square kilometres (39,000 sq mi) in area. The river is located in a Mediterranean climate, with hot dry summers and cool wet winters, although this balance appears to be changing due to climate change. The Swan is located on the edge of the Darling Scarp, flowing downhill across the coastal plain to its mouth at Fremantle. The Swan begins as
1846-517: The Swan River. The Canning River rises from North Bannister , 100 kilometres (62 mi) southeast of Perth and joins the Swan at Applecross , opening into Melville Water . The river then narrows into Blackwall Reach , a narrow and deep stretch leading the river through Fremantle Harbour to the sea . The estuary is subject to a microtidal regime, with a maximum tidal amplitude of about 1 metre (3 ft 3 in), although water levels are also subject to barometric pressure fluctuations. Before
1917-546: The Swan River. These are (from Fremantle, heading upstream ): The earliest club was the West Australian Rowing Club . The Swan River Rowing Club started in 1887. The Fremantle Rowing Club had started by the 1890s. There are currently fifteen yacht clubs along the Swan River, with most on Melville Water , Freshwater Bay and Matilda Bay . Royal Perth Yacht Club , on Pelican Point in Matilda Bay , staged
1988-642: The Western Australian government imposed restrictions on phosphorus levels in fertilisers due to concerns about the health of the Swan and Canning river system. Data collection of flood events in the estuary has been performed since European arrival in 1829. In July 1830, barely a year after the establishment of the colony, the river rose 6 metres (20 ft) above its normal level. New settlers were still arriving in steady numbers and few permanent buildings had been constructed, with most living in tents and other temporary accommodation. These included caves along
2059-446: The approaches. Like the road it connects to, the bridge is named after Mary Anne Traylen (née Garratt). Her husband, William Traylen , named various roads in Bayswater after family members when he subdivided his land, c. 1890 . In 1956, fire wrecked the nearby Belmont railway bridge, which was then demolished. Buses became the main form of transportation across the river to Ascot Racecourse, but by that time Garratt Road Bridge
2130-451: The area – the effect of which was exacerbated by the extent of the reclaimed lands. The first bucket dredge in Western Australia was the Black Swan , used between 1872 and 1911 for dredging channels in the river, as well as reclamation. A number of features of the river, particularly around the city, have reshaped its profile since European settlement in 1829: The river has been used for
2201-563: The banks of river were washed away, and the inhabitants of the suburban villas on the slopes of Mount Eliza obliged to scramble up the hill sides to get into Perth. The flood of July 1926 (ARI=30) resulted in the washing away of the Upper Swan Bridge and a section of the Fremantle Railway Bridge. The Fremantle bridge partially collapsed on 22 July 1926, five minutes after a train containing schoolchildren had passed over. No one
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2272-455: The bridges' lifespans, including concrete overlays on the decks, and retrofitting of steel girders. The heritage value of the structure was recognised in 1998, and Garratt Road Bridge was included in the City of Bayswater's Municipal Heritage Inventory. Eleven years later, in 2009, it was added to the state heritage list, and a permanent entry was given on 23 March 2010. Garratt Road Bridge consists of
2343-534: The catchment is Mediterranean, with mild wet winters, hot dry summers, and the associated highly seasonal rainfall and flow regime. The Avon rises near Yealering , 221 kilometres (137 mi) southeast of Perth: it meanders north-northwest to Toodyay about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northeast of Perth, then turns southwest in Walyunga National Park – at the confluence of the Wooroloo Brook, it becomes
2414-705: The church site with the construction of the Wesley Arcade and Tower, which opened in May 1976. During these developments, a small chapel was constructed at the north-west corner of the church. Wesley Church continued to be used as an active centre of worship and in 1977 the Methodist congregation joined the Uniting Church in Australia. In 1985 the Church launched a Restoration Fund through the National Trust of Australia (WA) to restore
2485-524: The colony. The original church was subsequently used as a caretaker's cottage; the second was used for Sunday School, then an armoury and then a store. George Shenton (another prominent Methodist, the first Mayor of Perth , and a Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council ) had earlier suggested that the name of the church be Wesley Church, and promised £1,000 to establish the building fund, with Joseph Hardey contributing
2556-431: The construction of the north-east tower (which buried the original foundation stone), the side galleries, the ceiling to the nave and the south-west porch. These alterations were undertaken by Talbot Hobbs (a prominent Perth-based architect) at a cost of £1,150. The 1968 Meckering earthquake caused structural damage to the church's steeple. A decision was made to demolish the steeple but, when approximately 30 ft
2627-573: The corner of William Street and Hay Street . It is one of the oldest church buildings and one of few remaining 19th-century colonial buildings in the City of Perth . Wesley Church is built of load-bearing brick laid in Flemish bond in the Victorian academic Gothic Revival style and features a landmark spire , steeply pitched roofs, parapeted gables , label (hood) moulds and wall buttressing . The church has
2698-464: The cost of replacing the structure, said to be £200,000. A government survey was conducted, and three estimates were obtained – which put the cost at £35,000 to £38,000 – but no funding was provided. Renewed interest in the proposed bridge came from the newly formed Town Planning Commission in 1928. Three potential sites were considered: The Town Planning Commission advocated for a bridge to the east of Ascot Racecourse, connecting to Slade Street north of
2769-465: The disposal all kinds of waste. Even well into the 1970s, various local councils had rubbish tips on the mud flats along the edge of the river. Heavy industry also contributed its share of waste into the river from wool scouring plants in Fremantle to fertiliser and foundries sited in the Bayswater – Bassendean area. Remedial sites works are still ongoing in these areas to remove the toxins left to leach into
2840-692: The downstream bridge was probably the last wooden bridge to be built in Perth. Before European colonisation, the area around the Garratt Road Bridge site was inhabited by the Mooro people to the north of the Swan River, and the Beeloo people to the south. Beeloo territory included the Martagarup flats, immediately south-west of the bridge site, one of their fishing grounds. The area also features in Aboriginal mythology. It
2911-670: The external brick walls, gables, parapets and high part of the tower brickwork. Restoration works were finally completed in mid 1987. The church is currently the home of the Wesley worshipping community of the Uniting Church in the city, part of the Uniting Church in Australia. The Wesley Church was entered into the Register of the National Estate by the Australian Heritage Commission on 23 March 1985, and classified by
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2982-424: The fashionable Gothic revival style, a style which he successfully adapted in his other buildings. Jewell's plan for Wesley Church, comprising the nave, chancel and bell tower with a tall and elegant spire, was accepted with one alteration - the relocation of the bell tower from the north-east side to the south-east side. The foundation stone was laid on 25 October 1867 by Governor John Stephen Hampton . The church
3053-505: The first stone will be laid of a new town to be called 'Perth', near the entrance to the estuary of the Swan River." Almost immediately after the Town of Perth was established, a systematic effort was underway to reshape the river. This was done for many reasons: Perth streets were often sandy bogs which caused Governor James Stirling in 1837 to report to the Secretary of State for Colonies: At
3124-537: The harbour. Stirling Bridge and the Fremantle Traffic Bridge cross the river north of the rivermouth. The Swan River empties into the Indian Ocean at Fremantle Harbour. Plant and animal life found in or near the Swan-Canning Estuary include: The river was named Swarte Swaene-Revier by Dutch explorer, Willem de Vlamingh in 1697, after the famous black swans of the area. Vlamingh sailed with
3195-555: The increased stress that increased traffic volumes were causing. Bridge works were undertaken again from 12 December 2014, with an expected completion date of 1 April 2015. The downstream road, then the upstream road were resurfaced in 2017, which included the installation of new steel safety barriers, and the reinforcement or replacement of the wooden pylons supporting the bridges with concrete pilings. The City of Bayswater included Garratt Road Bridge on its Municipal Heritage Inventory on 24 February 1998, and it received classification from
3266-574: The most recent change being in 2017, to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions . In the earliest days of the Swan River Settlement, the river was used as the main transport route between Perth and Fremantle. This continued until the establishment of the Government rail system between Fremantle and Guildford via Perth. There are currently 22 road and railway bridges crossing
3337-590: The now dual carriageway Grandstand Road, and Resolution Drive was reverted to a residential street. From the 1970s, Main Roads applied newly developed maintenance procedures that vastly extended the bridges' lifespans. Such methods included "concrete decks; concrete pile and abutment overlays; removal of decayed timber and replacement with structural epoxy filler; sealing endgrain decking and tops of wingwall piles; diffusible fungicides; clearance of undergrowth to decrease surrounding humidity; skilled inspections, and treatment of metal components". Concrete decks were added to
3408-420: The present time it can scarcely be said that any roads exist, although certain lines of communication have been improved by clearing them of timber and by bridging streams and by establishing ferries in the broader parts of the Swan River ... Parts of the river required dredging with the material dumped onto the mud flats to raise the adjoining land. An exceptionally wet winter in 1862 saw major flooding throughout
3479-476: The river or south of the river distinctions in the Perth metropolitan region over time, especially in the time up to the completion of the Causeway and Narrows bridges, due to the time and distances to cross the river. The river was the site of the City of Perth Skyworks , a fireworks show held each year on Australia Day from 1985 until 2022, with spectators crowding the foreshore, Kings Park , and on boats on
3550-534: The river at Canning Bridge in Applecross from its source 50 kilometres (31 mi) south-east of Armadale . The river is at its widest here, measuring more than 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from north to south. Point Walter has a protruding spit that extends up to 800 metres (2,600 ft) into the river, forcing river traffic to detour around it. The river narrows between Chidley Point and Blackwall Reach, curving around Point Roe and Preston Point before narrowing into
3621-468: The river to watch the event. The Noongar people believe that the Darling Scarp represents the body of a Wagyl (also spelt Waugal) – a snakelike being from Dreamtime that meandered over the land creating rivers, waterways and lakes. It is thought that the Wagyl/Waugal created the Swan River. Wesley Church, Perth Wesley Church is a Uniting Church in Perth , Western Australia, located at
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#17330939605953692-468: The river's edge and many found their belongings washed away and livestock drowned. Other abnormal flooding events occurred in the winters of 1847 and 1860, while the most recent flooding occurred in 2017. Later events have since been assessed for probability of recurrence: The largest recorded flood event was in July 1872 which had a calculated ARI of 100. This approximately equates to a 100-year flood event. At
3763-452: The river. During the summer months there are problems with algal blooms killing fish and caused by nutrient run-off from farming activities as well as the use of fertilisers in the catchment areas. The occasional accidental spillage of sewage and chemicals has also caused sections of the river to be closed to human access. The river has survived all this and is in relatively good condition considering on-going threats to its ecology. In 2010
3834-546: The river. The Bayswater Road Board also preferred an eastern option, connecting to Epsom Avenue south of the river, while the Belmont Park Road Board recommended the crossing be further west, at Abernethy Road . The third option was at Garratt Road, midway between the eastern and western options, and was the government's final decision. Plans did not progress due to the onset of the Great Depression . Planning for
3905-447: The road to Guildford (modern-day Great Eastern Highway ). In 1850 the races moved to the current site of Ascot Racecourse . With the advent of horse training facilities in 1856, a horse pulley system was set up to provide a river crossing – close to the modern-day Garratt Bridge site, but east of the racecourse. Bridges were constructed in the 1880s to improve access to the races – a mechanical drawbridge for pedestrians opened in 1881, and
3976-449: The southern tower, came from the sailing ship Tranby, which brought the original members of the congregation to the colony. In June 1875 the first church organ in the colony was installed at Wesley Church, a Bishop and Son instrument of two manuals and pedal with 15 speaking stops. In 1880 a clergy vestry, choir vestry and organ loft were added to the Church at a cost of £385. In 1896 further alterations and additions were made, including
4047-633: The unsuccessful 1987 America's Cup defence, the first time in 132 years it had been held outside of the United States. Royal Perth Yacht Club and the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club are the only two clubs to be granted a royal charter . There are also many anchorages and marinas along the lower reaches near Fremantle . The river is a significant part of Perth culture, with many water sports such as rowing, sailing, and swimming all occurring in its waters. There have been some north of
4118-413: The upstream and downstream bridges in 1972 and 1980 respectively, to minimise rot, control termites, and distribute loads on the bridge more evenly. Steel girders were also retrofitted, replacing wooden half-caps. Karri used for half-caps was particularly prone to termite attack; while the outside had been treated with sodium fluoride and arsenic trioxide, the inside was susceptible to being hollowed out, and
4189-563: The wetlands have since been reclaimed for land development. Heirisson Island , upon which The Causeway passes over, was once a collection of small islets known as the Heirisson Islands. Perth Water , between the city and South Perth, is separated from the main estuary by the Narrows, over which the Narrows Bridge was built in 1959. The river then opens up into the large expanse of the river known as Melville Water. The Canning River enters
4260-449: The wooden decking". The original bridge is at a lower height, and some of its beams have been replaced by Rolled Steel Joists . While both bridges have modern steel safety rails, the original white-painted wooden rail is still present along the pedestrian path. The original bridge has approximately 38 spans over 37 piers, along a 238-metre (781 ft) length. Main Roads Western Australia maintains and controls Garratt Road Bridge. The road
4331-411: Was already congested due to increasing traffic. The bridge was widened in 1962 to cater for the increased volume in both ways, from 8.38 metres (27.5 ft) to 10 metres (33 ft). The works also allowed a 107-centimetre (42 in) diameter water main to be carried, on the bridges's western side. The 1960s saw increasing traffic volume across Garratt Road Bridge. By the end of that decade, planning
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#17330939605954402-415: Was constructed downstream from the original, to carry northbound traffic. Works began in 1971, and the bridge opened on 4 July 1972. A new road, Resolution Drive, was constructed in 1972 to tie into the new bridge. It carried northbound traffic as part of a one-way pairing with Grandstand Road, which then only carried the southbound traffic. By 2007 the one-way pair was removed, traffic was diverted wholly to
4473-525: Was influential in the development of the Belmont area, as he took on the roles of Justice of the Peace, magistrate and member of the Legislative Council. Harvey lobbied for river crossings to be constructed in 1837; The Causeway was built in 1843, and a crossing over the Helena River soon followed. Horse racing began on Grove Farm in 1848, and roads were constructed using convict labour to improve access from
4544-399: Was injured in the collapse; however, it created major disruption to commerce for several months. Repairs were completed and the bridge reopened on 12 October 1926. The Swan River Trust was a state government body, within the ambit of the Department of Environment and Conservation (Western Australia) – that was constituted in 1989 after legislation passed the previous year, that reports to
4615-409: Was made in 1904, but it was declined due to insufficient trade potential. The Belmont and Bayswater Road Boards requested the state government construct a bridge, as new industries were developing in the districts. The government, however, considered there were more urgent matters than the bridge, which was estimated to cost £ 6000. In 1922 the idea of a bridge was suggested again, this time as part of
4686-541: Was north of the river, and following his death it was sold to James Drummond in 1839. Henty's land was south of the river, and changed hands multiple times in a short timespan – Henty preferred the north side of the river, and so sold his block to Philip Dod, who disliked the marsh-like quality of the land, and traded it to John Wall Hardey, founder of the Wesley Church in Perth . Hardey expanded his land, which he named Grove Farm, by buying neighbouring riverside lots. Hardey
4757-445: Was opened on Sunday 10 April 1870 with services by Reverend William Lowe (who married Joseph Hardey's daughter Mary Jane), Rev. William Traylen and Rev. T. C. Laurence. The total cost of the building was about £3,000 - a considerable sum for a church membership of 138 (with a quarterly income of a little over £66). The original bricks were made from local clay pits and the floor is made of jarrah . The church bell, originally hanging in
4828-471: Was re-roofed in clay tiles . The first Methodists arrived in the Swan River Colony on 3 February 1830 aboard the Tranby, to found a small religious community at Tranby House , six kilometres (four miles) upstream along the Swan River from the newly established town of Perth (approximately on the site of the current suburb of Maylands ). The group was led by Joseph Hardey and John Wall Hardey, and included
4899-463: Was removed, the remainder of the structure appeared secure and so a copper cone was placed on top to replace the damaged section. The bell was also removed from the tower, as it was considered that the structure was too weak to support its weight. The bell was then mounted on display outside on the Hay Street side of the church. In 1974 redevelopment occurred on the north-west and south-west sides of
4970-421: Was the cause of a partial collapse of the upstream bridge in 1987. Steel barricades were added to the upstream bridge in 2000, to prevent swimmers jumping from the bridge into the paths of ferries. In 2005 wooden half-caps supporting the water pipeline were removed, and replaced with steel. The following year, new approach slabs were installed, and new expansion joints were added to the existing concrete, to reduce
5041-456: Was under way for another bridge at the site to cater for the increasing demand. The new bridge was planned as a short-term solution, with only a forty-year design life, as it was expected to be unnecessary once the planned Beechboro–Gosnells Highway (modern-day Tonkin Highway ) opened. The design of the second bridge mimicked the original bridge, especially in aesthetics and the span configuration. It
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