This is a driveby to show the Swansea Bridge.
The Singing Bridge (as known to locals) comes from the opening
span on the old bridge which is now the northbound lanes. The tyres
on the steel grates makes a humming noise. Put the windows down and
tell the kids to listen to the bridge sing. ; )
The bridge opens on the hour as required by boats. You have to
ring the local coast guard to book a bridge opening. The kids love
to see the bridge open so try and do it on a Weekend at the top of
the hour. Parking is best at the Swansea RSL Club.
The cache is a 35mm film cannister with log only.
HISTORY
First Bridge: The Australasian Engineer (7/11/1939) states that
the Swansea Bridge was built in 1871. The Public Works Department
states that the bridge was built in 1881.
Second Bridge: In 1886 the original channel drawbridge was
replaced by a structure which incorporated a road. This bridge
helped complete a roadway between Newcastle and Wyong, which was
later to develop into the Pacific Highway.
Third Bridge: Was built in 1955.
Fourth Bridge: Was built in 1989.
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