Victoria Bridge, Townsville
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Victoria Bridge is a heritage-listed swing bridge over the Ross Creek at Stokes Street, Townsville CBD, City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The central-pivoting swing bridge was constructed by G. H. Royce & Co. in 1888 to 1889. It is one of only two of its type constructed in Australia. By 1924 the swing section had ceased to function, but the bridge continued to serve as a road bridge until 1975. Following a 1988 redevelopment, it was converted to pedestrian traffic, with a row of modern shops built along its length. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
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| Latitude | Longitude |
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| N -19.2604 ° | E 146.8184 ° |
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Victoria Bridge
Victoria Bridge
4810 Townsville, Townsville City
Queensland, Australia
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