Manly Retaining Wall, Heritage levee structure in Manly, Australia.
The Manly Retaining Wall extends 200 meters along Falcon Street, featuring irregularly shaped stones from Lytton quarry embedded in concrete foundations.
Engineer Eneas Fraser Gilchrist designed this substantial infrastructure project in 1933, providing employment opportunities during the Great Depression through the Queensland Relief Scheme.
The concrete work incorporates decorative elements depicting Australian wildlife, including kangaroos and emus, created by local artists during construction.
The wall rises 7 meters at its highest point and includes concrete steps for pedestrian access between different street levels in the neighborhood.
This structure, known as The Great Wall of Manly, combines engineering requirements with artistic elements while managing soil pressures in the clay-rich ground.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -27.45830,153.18600
Latest update: April 4, 2025 10:11
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