To view the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Renewal project updates, please click here.
Constructed before the lake was filled, it was opened in late 1963. Sewer mains are cleverly incorporated into the superstructure and the south-east decorative pylon is actually a vent.
When Waterloo Bridge in London was demolished in 1936, some of the large, flat stones from it were donated to the Australian Government. These are now displayed under the bridge, on the northern shore.
The NCA welcomes today’s announcement by Infrastructure Australia re the assessment of Commonwealth Avenue Bridge, prioritised on a list of nationally significant investments – to read more, please click here.
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region.
We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.