The "Brig" O'Johnston, Williams River, Clarence Town, NSW, Australia
S 32° 34.875 E 151° 46.945
56H E 385720 N 6394480
Built in 1880 as a wooden truss bridge, this is the OLDEST working one in NSW.
Waymark Code: WMVW3G
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 06/01/2017
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There has been substantial 'refitting' recently, as there had been structural damage from a vehicle hitting the side, so it has been externally strengthened.
On the western side of the bridge there is a commemorative plaque, which reads:
"Clarence Town Bridge
(The "Brig" O'Johnston)
was officially named by
John Price, MP
Member for Maitland
on 21 July 2001
Commemorating a Bicentenary of River Navigation
The bridge was constructed by the Department of Public Works in 1880 and is the oldest timber truss bridge in NSW.
William "Brig" Johnston played a major role in the decision to build the bridge when he was the member for The Williams electorate.
The Hon Carl Scully, MP; Minister for Roads and Minister for Transport
The Hon Morris Iemma, MP; Minister for Public Works and Services
Visited: Sunday, 24 January, 2016
Parking Coordinates:: S 32° 34.962 E 151° 46.932
Date Built: 01/01/1888
Length of Span:
80 m
www: Not listed
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