Construction of the Bribie Island Bridge

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Reference numberCLPC-P2536

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TitleConstruction of the Bribie Island BridgeDescriptionConstruction of Bribie Island Bridge in 1962. The gantry has second set of formwork (steel) in suspension. Ted Clayton was foreman for K.D. Morris & Sons Pty Ltd, the contractors who built the bridge. The bridge cost 358,156 pounds. It was officially opened on 19 October 1963. A toll of 5 shillings per vehicle was charged and the cost of the bridge was repaid within 12 years. Refer to page 145 of the publication From Spear & Musket.Date1962PhotographerClayton, E.E. (Ted)CollectorClayton, E.E. (Ted)Record typePhotographFormat typeDigitalOriginal format colourBlack and white

GEOTAG

Geo coords^[1]Geo address45,Clark Terrace,Sandstone Point,4511,Australia Last edited by: Barbara Freeman

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CollectionCaboolture Library Photographic Collection

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PlaceBribie Island (Qld.)PersonClayton, E.E. (Ted)Subject (keywords)bridgesbridge constructionpiles (construction)formworkgantriesbridge workersgroups (people)concrete bridgesislandsconcrete slabsconcrete constructionwheelbarrowsconcrete pouring

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Access restrictionsRestrictedRestrictions on useRestrictions varyCopyright appliesConditions of useYou may print, copy or download images for private research. This image may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes with acknowledgement. [e.g. Image courtesy of City of Moreton Bay, reference number CLPC-P0001] High resolution copies are unavailable for this image. For permission to use this image for commercial purposes contact local.history@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

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