Victoria Quay, Heritage port terminal in Fremantle, Australia
Victoria Quay is a wharf on the south bank of the Swan River mouth in Fremantle, separated from the city centre by the railway line. It forms the Inner Harbour with North Quay and was added to the interim register of heritage places in 1999. Within its boundaries are the Fremantle Passenger Terminal, Challenger Institute of Technology, WA Maritime Museum and E Shed Markets.
The site was originally called South Quay and received its current name in 1901 to honor Queen Victoria. Major construction work took place under engineer C.Y. O'Connor, who expanded and modernized the port infrastructure.
The quay's sheds were named alphabetically and changed over time; in 1995 E Shed was moved from beside the wharf to land near the Cliff Street entrance, and it now houses E Shed Markets. The building called the Old Police Station was known from 1906 to 1966 as the Immigration Buildings.
The area is easy to explore on foot with well-maintained walkways and paths along the waterfront that allow you to view the structures from different angles. There are seating areas and shaded spots throughout if you want to stop and take in the views.
Fremantle Ports operates 14 harbourcams positioned on or aimed at Victoria Quay, streaming live images through its website. The quay was added to Western Australia's interim register of heritage places in 1999. The building now called the Old Police Station was known as the Immigration Buildings from 1906 to 1966.
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