Phillip Island Bridge

Phillip Island Bridge is a cantilever bridge in Victoria, Australia, that connects the Australian mainland with Phillip Island.

Phillip Island Bridge
Arched bridge with multiple piers over water against a dappled sky stretching away from camera position
Panorama of Phillip Island Bridge
Coordinates38°31′07″S 145°21′52″E
CarriesPhillip Island Road
CrossesWestern Port
LocalePhillip Island, Victoria, Australia
BeginsSan Remo
EndsNewhaven
OwnerVicRoads
Characteristics
MaterialConcrete
Total length640 metres (2,100 ft)
Longest span61 metres
No. of spans19
No. of lanes2
History
Constructed byJohn Holland
Opened21 November 1969
Location

History

On 29 November 1940, a suspension bridge opened between San Remo, Victoria on the mainland to Newhaven, Victoria on Phillip Island.[1][2] The 540 metre bridge had two lanes but no footpaths, instead having six pedestrian refuges. The main span was 168 metres long. The cables had previously been used on a bridge on Sydney's North Shore. Because of weight restrictions, tourist coaches had to offload their passengers.[3]

In April 1966, a contract was awarded to John Holland for a replacement bridge made from reinforced concrete. It opened on 21 November 1969.[3][4][5]

See also

References
  1. Phillip Island Bridge: Opened by Premier The Age 30 November 1940 page 22
  2. Phillip Island Bridge Weekly Times 7 December 1940 page 4
  3. Annual Report for year ended 30 June 1970 page4, 27, 28 Country Roads Board
  4. New Phillip Island Bridge Opened by Minister CRB News issue 14 December 1969 page 4
  5. A look back in time...a second bridge is built Phillip Island & San Remo Advertiser 23 November 2021

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