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BRIDGE OVER DJERRIWARRH CREEK
WESTERN HIGHWAY (DISUSED SECTION) MELTON WEST AND LONG FOREST, MELTON CITY, MOORABOOL SHIRE

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Statement of Significance

An early surviving bridge distinctive for its single arched design and construction in sandstone. This structure is representative of a number of such single arched bridges constructed in Victoria and forms an important part of the approach to the important townscape of Bacchus Marsh and in the landscape of the river valley.

[Source: Register of the National Estate]

Djerriwarrh Creek Bridge, is a sandstone bridge constructed over the Djerriwarrh Creek in 1858-59 for the Road and Bridges Department of the Board of Land and Works. The single arched structure has piers framing the opening and substantial abutments constructed in a plinth, all in rusticated masonry. There is a string course at pavement level and the piers elaborate the balustrade.

Djerriwarrh Creek Bridge, is an early surviving stone bridge distinctive for its single arched design and construction in sandstone. This structure is representative of a number of such single arched bridges constructed in Victoria and forms an important part of the approach to the important townscape of Bacchus Marsh and in the landscape of the river valley.

Djerriwarrh Creek Bridge was restored in 1963 and is in good condition.

Classified State: 23/05/1963

[Source: National Trust]

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      BRIDGE OVER DJERRIWARRH CREEK - Permit Exemptions

      General Exemptions:

      General exemptions apply to all places and objects included in the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR). General exemptions have been designed to allow everyday activities, maintenance and changes to your property, which don’t harm its cultural heritage significance, to proceed without the need to obtain approvals under the Heritage Act 2017.

      Places of worship: In some circumstances, you can alter a place of worship to accommodate religious practices without a permit, but you must notify the Executive Director of Heritage Victoria before you start the works or activities at least 20 business days before the works or activities are to commence.

      Subdivision/consolidation: Permit exemptions exist for some subdivisions and consolidations. If the subdivision or consolidation is in accordance with a planning permit granted under Part 4 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the application for the planning permit was referred to the Executive Director of Heritage Victoria as a determining referral authority, a permit is not required.

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    Save our Djerriwarrh Bridge

    Yolette Huon • 19/02/16

    Last week l drove to the Djerriwarrh Bridge and was confronted by rubbish and a complete neglect of the surrounding land. I have since spoken with Vic Roads who have said they will be cleaning the area in March 2016 however there seems to be some confusion as to who is responsible for the on-going up keep. I would like to see the area beautified into parklands with picnic area.

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Save our Djerriwarrh Bridge

Yolette Huon • 19/02/16

Last week l drove to the Djerriwarrh Bridge and was confronted by rubbish and a complete neglect of the surrounding land. I have since spoken with Vic Roads who have said they will be cleaning the area in March 2016 however there seems to be some confusion as to who is responsible for the on-going up keep. I would like to see the area beautified into parklands with picnic area.

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