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Moorabool River Bridge
LocationMidland Highway, BATESFORD VIC 3221 - Property No 313358 LevelRegistered |
Statement of Significance
A Listed - State Significance HISTORIC PLACES DOCUMENT SHEET - GRC SHEET NO 13 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The Fyansford Bridge, erected in 1899 and opened for traffic in February 1900, is the first bridge in Victoria completed using the new reinforced concrete technique developed in Europe and known as the 'Monier' principle. Sydney engineers Gumnow and Carter introduced the system to Australia and leading Victorian engineers John Monash and JTN Anderson pioneered this work in Victoria. The Fyansford Bridge is of paramount importance to this history of technology in Australia with finely defined proportions over the three spans of arches contributing to its notable aesthetic qualities. RECOMMENDATIONS: PROTECTIVE MEASURES Geelong Regional Commission Register Historic Buildings Council Register Australian Heritage Commission Register of the National Estate REFERENCES Alsop, FF - Notes on National Trust of Victoria - File No 2841. Geelong Advertiser - 17 February, 1900 'Memorial Stone Insciption' AD 1900 THE FIRST MONIER BRIDGE IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA FOR THE SHIRES OF BANNOCKBURN AND CORIO W. H. JONES PRESIDENT, BANNOCKBURN SHIRE JAMES CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT CORIO SHIRE SAMUEL MORRIS AND JAMES BLAIR SECRETARIES A.L. CAMPBELL SUPERINTENING ENGINEERS ERECTED BY MONASH AND ANDERSON
Group
Transport - Road
Category
Road Bridge