Local Government
Irwin
Region
Midwest
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Location
Point Leander Dr Dongara
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1889
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Mar 1998 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The site of the first Dongara Bridge has historic significance for its connection to the development of transport routes in the district.
Physical Description
Some evidence of the original structure is visible to the west of the present bridge.
History
The original bridge was built in 1889 by Mr Grosse and Matthew Price Snr. It was a long timber structure with no infill from the river banks. The original bridge was demolished and a new bridge was built using concrete piers in 1964. Sir David Brand, Premier of Western Australia, officially opened the new bridge on 14/11/1964. The bridge approaches were washed away in the 1971 and 1972 floods and major repairs were undertaken. The structure suffered from concrete cancer and was closed for some time in 1975. The deck was upgraded in 1996.
(Source: IDHS Records)
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR Heydon; "They're Racing at Landor". | |||
| HCWA Database No.11826 | State Office of Heritage | ||
| IDHS Records | Shire of Irwin |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Bridge |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Road transport |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Technology & technological change |
Creation Date
21 Jul 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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