Mary MacKillop Bridge, Railway bascule bridge in Port Adelaide, Australia
Mary MacKillop Bridge is a railway bridge with a movable section that spans the Port River in Port Adelaide. The structure carries two rail tracks of different gauges and opens to allow ships to pass underneath when needed.
The bridge was built between 2005 and 2008 to improve railway connections to the port area. It replaced an older rail route and became part of transport improvements for the region.
The bridge received its name from Mary MacKillop, the first Australian saint, who established educational institutions for children in rural communities.
The best views of the bridge and its lifting mechanism are from the riverbanks or nearby dock areas. Visitors may need to wait if a ship is passing through, as the bridge will be raised to allow maritime traffic to move underneath.
The bridge is named after Mary MacKillop, an Australian saint who dedicated her life to education in rural communities. This naming reflects the importance given to improving connections for remote areas.
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