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Blair Street Bridge

1974 establishments in AustraliaAustralian bridge (structure) stubsBridges completed in 1974Concrete bridges in AustraliaRiver Derwent (Tasmania)
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New Norfolk, Tasmania
New Norfolk, Tasmania

The Blair Street Bridge is a concrete and steel girder bridge carrying the Lyell Highway through the township of New Norfolk across the River Derwent in Tasmania, Australia. Completed in 1974, the Blair Street Bridge is the fourth bridge to be constructed at New Norfolk. The bridge's steel girders were built by Russell Allport & Co on Sunderland Street in Moonah, Tasmania.

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Blair Street Bridge
Lyell Highway, Derwent Valley

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N -42.779077777778 ° E 147.056675 °
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Lyell Highway

Lyell Highway
Derwent Valley
Tasmania, Australia
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New Norfolk, Tasmania
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New Norfolk
New Norfolk

New Norfolk (Leenowwenne/palawa kani: wulawali) is a town on the River Derwent, in the south-east of Tasmania, Australia. With a population of 6,153 in 2021, New Norfolk is the principal township of the Derwent Valley region. Located within the Derwent Valley Council, New Norfolk is situated 32 kilometres (20 mi) north-west of the state capital Hobart on the Lyell Highway and classified as part of the Greater Hobart statistical area.Established in 1807, New Norfolk ranks as Tasmania's third-oldest European settlement after Hobart and George Town. It was primarily founded by evacuees relocated from Norfolk Island. Known for its colonial history, antique shops, art galleries and craft stores, New Norfolk is home to Tasmania's oldest Anglican church, St. Matthews (erected 1823) and one of Australia's oldest hotels, the Bush Inn (erected 1815), which has continuously traded in the same building since issue of its first licence on 29 September 1825. Several private residences dating from the 1800s to the early 1820s remain intact, including Glen Derwent, Stanton, Valleyfield and Woodbridge. New Norfolk is also popular for its natural beauty, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and picnicking. Established in 1861, one of the attractions near New Norfolk is the Salmon Ponds, a fish pond considered to be the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere.New Norfolk has seen substantial investment and redevelopment in recent years, including the $500m residential and community precinct The Mills.