Causeway - 1952 - Perth , Western Australia
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blingg
S 31° 58.013 E 115° 53.202
50J E 394802 N 6462694
A major bridge spanning the Swan River
Waymark Code: WMM91Y
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 08/13/2014
Views: 4
The Causeway Bridges were built to replace a wooden bridge that opened in 1867 and was unable to cope with the increase in traffic on what for many years was the only access to Perth City from the south.
The plaque reads--
Causeway Bridges Opening 19th September 1952
THE RIGHT HON, J. TOTTERDELL M.L.A. J.P.
Lord Mayor of Perth
W.A.Mc.GREEN B.C.E.
A.M.I.E..AUST.ES.A.S.M..F.R.A.I.A..A.M.R.L.AUST
TOWN CLERK
G.S.PATERSON B.E.
A.M.I.E..AUST.A.M.R.I..AUST
CITY ENGINEER
Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: 19th September 1952
Date stone, plaque location.: Southwest corner
Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: Swan River
Website (if available): [Web Link]
Parking (safe parking location): N 31° 57.912 W 115° 53.052
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