The Bridge of Remembrance is an all-abilities pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Tasman Highway which links two of Hobart’s most significant places of remembrance – the Cenotaph and Soldiers Memorial Avenue on the Queens Domain.
- It was opened in March 2019.
- Over 6.5m high for over-sized vehicles over two lanes of the Tasman Highway and a minimum of 5.4m high over all other lanes
- A high quality design to provide a visually striking gateway into the city of Hobart
- Accessible to people of all abilities
- Well-lit for the safety of all users.
- Spectacular views in most directions, taking in kunanyi/Mount Wellington, Chimney Pot Hill, cityscape, River Derwent harbour, Betsy Island, the Cenotaph, Bellerive Bluff, Rosny Hill, Meehan Range, Tasman Bridge, Mount Direction, Gunners Quoin, and across to the Soldiers Walk and the Aquatic Centre.
The 2013 Queens Domain Master Plan identified the need to construct a link over the Tasman Highway as one of a number of ways to enliven and further develop each of the principle precincts of the Domain as activity centres. The Master Plan states: 'The Queens Domain is a public asset that should be developed as a major destination for residents within and visitors to Southern Tasmania. The Queens Domain should be the "jewel in the crown" of the city's parks and open space.' The new bridge seeks to enhance access to the Domain for education, recreation, health and enjoyment, for both Hobart residents and visitors.
The location for the new bridge builds on the City's Inner City Action Plan, responding directly to key recommendations from the Gehl Architects Report, Hobart 2010 Public Spaces and Public Life – a city with people in mind. The Report recommends making walking the most attractive mode of transport by giving high priority to pedestrians to create livelier and more social environments. An important part of that aim is to provide convenient walking links to key destinations.
The Bridge of Remembrance is a pedestrian and cycling bridge. It will provide a safe connection between the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre, the many sporting facilities on the Domain and the Regatta Grounds, the intercity cycleway and Sullivans Cove.
The works on the bridge are using local subcontractors and suppliers, and steel fabrication is being completed by Haywards – a Launceston-based premier steel fabrication and engineering company. Protective measures are also in place to preserve vegetation and cultural heritage sites during the build.
The overall cost of the bridge is $11 million. $8 million is being provided by the Australian Government through the Anzac Centenary Public Fund, with the Tasmanian Government initially underwriting this cost. The balance of the cost is funded by the City of Hobart.
The Centenary of ANZAC commemorates 100 years of service and sacrifice by Australian service men and women in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations since World War One.
PLEASE NOTE: GZ is on the bridge, not under it. There is no need to be anywhere near the road itself.
To log a find please include a photo taken on the bridge, of yourself or one of your team.
Alternatively the photo could include some other evidence that you were there, eg - a personal trackable or a piece of paper with the geocacher’s username and date.
Enjoy your visit, and perhaps include the nearby Rose Garden Bridge, another all-abilities pedestrian and bicycle bridge, over Brooker Avenue (S 42° 52.660 E 147° 19.811), connecting the city centre with the Domain.
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