Tramway Bridge Restoration

The Tramway Bridge is a major part of Carnarvon's heritage, holding a significant importance to both the local community and visitors to the region. Built in 1899, the Tramway Bridge served the community until 1984 as a vital connection to the One Mile Jetty. Initially a key route for major imports and exports before the advancement of road transport and the cessation of port facilities, the bridge now stands as a poignant reminder of its role in Carnarvon's history over the past 126 years.

The heritage listed bridge was required to be partially closed at the end of 2024 after an assessment identified potential structural concerns and deemed the bridge unsafe. The Shire of Carnarvon is committed to restoring this historic structure for the enjoyment of current and future generations. 

Community Consultation

The community have been clear in outlining the significance of the Tramway Bridge and the importance in restoring this treasured town icon as a priority. This feedback has been captured in the Shire of Carnarvon's Strategic Community Plan 2022 - 2032 and Corporate Business Plan 2023 - 2027.

Funding & Support

The present progress of this project has been fully funded by the Shire of Carnarvon's allocated budget. The Shire is aware of the importance of restoring this iconic landmark and is therefore committed to prioritising the sourcing of additional funding opportunities to ensure progression of the project.

What's Coming?

This project includes a requirement for geotechnical investigation and report to assist to inform a detailed engineering and structural design of the restoration of the heritage listed bridge. This investigation was recently completed, a critical step in planning future repairs.

The Shire is committed to keeping the community informed as the project progresses, and looks forward to seeing the bridge become a proud and functional feature of the Carnarvon landscape once again.