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"Macintyre Foot Bridge"

Location

Over Barwon River Belmont, Greater Geelong City

Level

Incl in HO area contributory

Statement of Significance

B Listed - Regional Significance

The Macintyre Foot Bridge over the Barwon River at Belmont is historically and scientifically significant at a REGIONAL level. It is associated with the further development of Geelong's sewage infrastructure and is one of the first concrete structures that relied upon the application of computer technology during its construction. Overall, the Macintyre Foot Bridge over the Barwon River at Belmont is of REGIONAL significance. It is highly recommended that a Conservation Management Plan be carried out on the structure.

REFERENCE

1. M. Lewis, 'Engineering Structures of Geelong', Council for the Historic Environment, Institution of Engineers, Engineering Heritage Branch, tour notes, 25 February, 1990, p.11.

2. J. Ferguson, 'Engineering Heritage Tour of Geelong', Engineering Heritage Committee tour notes, 13September, 1995, p.3.

Group

Transport - Road

Category

Foot Bridge