Fitzgerald Bridge, Raymond Terrace

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Fitzgerald Bridge
Coordinates32°45′13″S 151°44′41″E / 32.75369°S 151.74472°E / -32.75369; 151.74472
CarriesSeaham Road
CrossesWilliams River
BeginsRaymond Terrace
EndsNelsons Plains
Named forRay Fitzgerald
OwnerTransport for NSW
Characteristics
MaterialPrestressed concrete
Total length263 metres
No. of spans5
No. of lanes2
History
DesignerMacDonald, Wagner & Priddle
Constructed byJohn Holland
Opened16 October 1965
ReplacesFerry service
Location
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The Fitzgerald Bridge is a prestressed concrete bridge that carries Seaham Road across the Williams River from Raymond Terrace to Nelsons Plains in New South Wales, Australia.

History

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In 1962, the Department of Main Roads commissioned MacDonald, Wagner & Priddle to design a bridge to replace a ferry service that operated from Raymond Terrace to Nelsons Plains, 40 metres upstream.[1] Built by John Holland and named after former Member for Gloucester Ray Fitzgerald, it opened on 16 October 1965.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Proposed Bridge over Williams River at Raymond Terrace Main Roads June 1962 page 122
  2. ^ The Fitzgerald Bridge at Raymond Terrace Main Roads December 1965 pages 53-55
  3. ^ Progress with Road and Bridge Works Department of Main Roads Annual Report 30 June 1966 page 15
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