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BRIDGE OVER HUGHES CREEK
OLD HUME HIGHWAY AVENEL, STRATHBOGIE SHIRE

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BRIDGE SOHE 2008
BRIDGE SOHE 2008
BRIDGE SOHE 2008
1 bridge over hughes creek avenel nov 99
Bridge viewed from new road bridge looking south
View from centre of bridge looking west
Bridge viewed from the approach looking north (?)
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Statement of Significance

The Hughes Creek Bridge on the Hume Highway at Avenel was erected in 1859 by the Board of Land and Works, and replaced a timber bridge erected in 1847. The contractor was Hugh Dalrymple. It is constructed in rusticated sandstone and comprises six segmental arches supported on piers. The restrictive width of the bridge resulted in the construction of a new bridge over Hughes Creek in 1970.

This is a fine example of nineteenth century bridge design. It is superbly constructed and stands as a monument to the early stonemasons and road engineers of Victoria. It is well composed and articulated by rusticated voussoirs, imposts and string courses and is notable for its number of arches. The fine quality stone and stonework is a distinctive feature. The bridge is picturesquely situated in a park-like setting.

The Hughes Creek Bridge survives intact and shows little sign of structural decay. It is presently used solely for pedestrian traffic.

[Source: Register of the National Estate]

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    • History

      BRIDGE OVER HUGHES CREEK - History

      PWD contract books 1862 (held at PRO Laverton series 979).

      1872 tender for erection of police building accepted 28 May 1862 expected date of finishing 28 September 1862. Cost 1539 pounds 16:0 .

      Contractor Comack & Irving

      Permit Exemptions

      BRIDGE OVER HUGHES CREEK - Permit Exemptions

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      Subdivision/consolidation: Permit exemptions exist for some subdivisions and consolidations. If the subdivision or consolidation is in accordance with a planning permit granted under Part 4 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the application for the planning permit was referred to the Executive Director of Heritage Victoria as a determining referral authority, a permit is not required.

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