Stanwell Park Rail Viaduct over Stanwell Creek
Stanwell Park Rail Viaduct over Stanwell Creek, Railway viaduct in Stanwell Park, Australia.
Description
The Stanwell Park Rail Viaduct is a railway bridge with eight arches that spans across a valley and shapes the landscape. The structure rests on massive stone pillars and connects the coastline with higher-lying areas.
History
Construction began in 1918, when steel shortages during World War I forced engineers to use three million bricks. The work was completed in 1920 and is now a protected monument in New South Wales.
Culture
The viaduct shows the craftsmanship of early railway workers and how a large structure has been cared for across generations. When you visit, you see how engineers worked without modern machines and what solutions they found.
Practical
The best time to visit is in dry weather, as the path to the valley can be slippery. You can view the structure from several nearby viewpoints that are easy to reach.
Did you know?
In the 1990s, one arch was replaced with a modern steel girder to fix ground movement issues. This intervention shows how old structures are adapted to remain safe.
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