Victoria Bridge, Townsville

Victoria Bridge, Townsville

The Bridge at Dawn with the Sugarshaker (Townsvilles Highest Building) in the background.
Coordinates 19°15′37″S 146°49′06″E / 19.2604°S 146.8184°E / -19.2604; 146.8184Coordinates: 19°15′37″S 146°49′06″E / 19.2604°S 146.8184°E / -19.2604; 146.8184
Carries Pedestrians
Crosses Ross Creek, South Townsville
Locale Townsville, Queensland
Heritage status Queensland Heritage Register (ID 600928)
Characteristics
Design Swing bridge
Material Steel
History
Constructed by G. H. Royce & Co.
Construction begin 1888
Opened 2 July 1889
Closed 1975

Victoria Bridge is a heritage-listed swing bridge over the Ross Creek in Townsville CBD, City Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The central-pivoting swing bridge was constructed by G. H. Royce & Co. in 1889. It is one of only two of its type constructed in Australia.

By 1924 the swing section had ceased to function, but the bridge continued to serve as a road bridge until 1975. Following a 1988 redevelopment, it was converted to pedestrian traffic, with a row of modern shops built along its length.

The bridge is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register.

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