Petrie Bight Retaining Wall, Heritage retaining wall in Brisbane, Australia.
The Petrie Bight Retaining Wall is a support structure in Brisbane that runs along a main street and was built with stone blocks of varying heights. The structure stretches for a considerable distance and has been partly rebuilt to meet modern needs.
The wall was built in the early 1880s as part of Brisbane's municipal development to improve road and wharf facilities. Structural reinforcements were added later to keep it stable.
The wall displays skilled craftsmanship from the late 1800s with decorative cast-iron railings made by local metalworkers. These details show what kind of artistic standards existed in Brisbane's urban development during that time.
The wall runs along an easily accessible street and is straightforward to view on foot since it sits at ground level. The open sections and access points allow visitors to see the structure from different angles.
The structure received extra support buttresses after cracks and tilting were spotted. These reinforcements show how engineers dealt with unexpected problems at the time.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -27.46450,153.03100
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02
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