RAILWAY BRIDGE (FORMER)
Brung Brungle Road WANNON, Southern Grampians Shire
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Statement of Significance
The timber trestle Railway Bridge over the Wannon River was constructed in 1884 for the extension of the Melbourne-Ballarat-Ararat-Hamilton railway line through to places further west. It was hoped at the time that the line would continue through to Adelaide, and, with branch lines north and south, make Hamilton an important railway junction. The bridge used conventional trestle construction and is not of particular structural significance, although it was perhaps the major work on the Hamilton-Coleraine section. In 1910 there was an accident nearby at Bochara, but it was not caused by any failure in the bridge. With the advent and improvement of motor transport, the passenger and goods trade went into decline and the line closed in 1977. The bridge has been partially dismantled with the rails now removed. It remains in fair condition and is used as a walking track.
How is it Significant?
The trestle Railway Bridge over the Wannon River at Wannon is of historical significance to the Southern Grampians Shire.
Why is it Significant?
The trestle Railway Bridge over the Wannon River at Wannon is of historical significance as a reminder of the critically important rail link between Melbourne and places west of Hamilton of which the bridge was a critical element. It has further historical significance for its association with the Bochara train accident in 1910.
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RAILWAY BRIDGE (FORMER) - Physical Conditions
The bridge is in fair condition.
RAILWAY BRIDGE (FORMER) - Physical Description 1
The timber bridge is constructed with a series of trestles, comprising two uprights, two angled braces and two diagonal ties. There are abutments at either end. The floor of the bridge is timber now covered and overgrown with soil and weeds. There is a small timber culvert about 400.0m from the western end of the bridge and close to the Brung Brungle Road.
RAILWAY BRIDGE (FORMER) - Historical Australian Themes
3 Developing local, regional and national economies
3.8.6 Building and maintaining railwaysRAILWAY BRIDGE (FORMER) - Usage/Former Usage
abandoned
RAILWAY BRIDGE (FORMER) - Integrity
The rails have been removed.
RAILWAY BRIDGE (FORMER) - Physical Description 2
Bloomfield Brothers of Ascot Vale, contractors
Mrs. Gallagher of Wannon, accident victim
Mr. Maurice Bolan of Nareen, accident victimRAILWAY BRIDGE (FORMER) - Physical Description 3
On Railway Reserve?
Heritage Study and Grading
Southern Grampians - Southern Grampians Shire Heritage Study
Author: Timothy Hubbard P/L, Annabel Neylon
Year: 2002
Grading:
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BRUNG BRUNGLE HOMESTEAD COMPLEXSouthern Grampians Shire
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SPRINGWOOD HOMESTEAD COMPLEXSouthern Grampians Shire
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WANNON INN (FORMER)Southern Grampians Shire
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