Mt Henry Bridge Engineering Heritage Marker unveiling
29 November 2024 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Deepwater Point, Mt Pleasant, WA
Engineers Australia invites media to the unveiling of the Engineering Heritage Marker heritage marker for the iconic Mt Henry Bridge, Western Australia’s longest combined road and rail bridge. This engineering marvel connects Perth’s CBD to the southern suburbs and industrial hubs, showcasing two side-by-side structures built 20 years apart using innovative techniques.
The original bridge employed a groundbreaking falsework-supported segmental box construction, avoiding costly mid-span supports with a cable-stayed tower. The second structure used the incremental launch technique, blending efficiency with ingenuity.
This event will honour the engineers, designers, and builders who played pivotal roles in these landmark projects. The unveiling of the Engineering Heritage Marker by Engineers Australia will recognise their outstanding contributions and the bridge’s lasting impact on Perth’s infrastructure.
Event opens and guests arrive from 9.30am
Formalities commence at 10am
- Jillian Formentin WA Professional Engineer of the Year 2024: Formal welcome
- Barry Winmar Whadjuk Noongar Elder: Welcome to Country.
- President’s address of Engineers Australia, Western Australia Division: Engineers Australia Engineering Heritage Recognition Program and award of the Engineering Heritage Marker.
- John Erceg Managing Director Main Roads WA: Acceptance of Engineering Heritage Marker.
- Hon. Alannah MacTiernan: Significance of the bridge as part of the WA transport infrastructure.
- Jillian Formentin WA Professional Engineer of the Year 2024 - Closing remarks.
Media enquiries: Lisa McKoy | LMcKoy@engineersaustralia.org.au | 0468 366 691
Contact at the event: Susie Watterston | Stakeholder Engagement Manager | 0400 937 101
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