The Spike Milligan Bridge, Woy Woy Creek, NSW, Australia
S 33° 28.594 E 151° 19.445
56H E 344281 N 6294622
The Pedestrian Suspension Bridge at Woy Woy Creek, on the Central Coast of NSW is dedicated to the comedian Spike Milligan. In 1983 he produced some bike safety books for the RTA (Roads and Traffic Authority).
Waymark Code: WMTXV2
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 01/20/2017
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A plaque on the Gosford end reads:
"The Spike Milligan Bridge
'Named after Spike Milligan, a well known identity in comedy and the theatre'
"Spike Milligan gained worldwide recognition through his creative input and starring role in the long running 1950s and 60s BBC radio comedy series, 'The Goon Show'. He was a frequent visitor to Woy Woy where his parents lived.
"It is fitting that cycleway bridge be named in Spike's honour, as he developed a series of bike safety books for the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority in 1983. To see these books and more visit the Spike Milligan Room within the Woy Woy Library, 1200 ahead on Blackwall Road.
"It is an award winning design by the local bridge designer, Jim Alexander. The bridge is 25.8 metres above sea level at its highest point and 85 metres in length.
"This plaque was unveiled by the Mayor of Gosford City, Councillor Jim Macfadyen, and the Milligan family on Saturday, 29 March 20081"
There are also signs for allowed and prohibited uses of the bridge on either end, that state that this is the "Spike Milligan Bridge".
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
Location: The Spike Milligan Bridge
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