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It is the widest single-span bridge in the world.
It also is designed in a unique pattern that is not used anywhere else in the world.
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Why is Sydney Harbor bridge so important?
Sydney Harbour is the city's focal point because of its waterway . It splits the Sydney city in two. Two are crossed by the famous Harbour Bridge and the Harbour Tunnel.Vistor's are attracted by the harbour's beauty, especially at night when the high-rise towers around Circular Quay, the girders of the Harbour Bridge . The harbour waters take on a magical swirl of reflected colours - red, blue, green .Sydney Harbour attractions inlcude National park, opera house, Sydney harbour bridge, cruising through Sydney harbour, etc .
Should the Sydney harbor bridge be demolished?
NO! the sydney harbour bridge is an icon of sydney..if they got rid of it they would have to build another bridge anyway.. so there is no point
Is the Sydney Harbour Bridge a heritage site?
yes it isI think so
Why was the sydney harbor made?
The Sydney harbour bridge was built so that there would direct method of getting from the north shore of Sydney harbour to the south shore without the need for going west and around the harbour or relying on ferry's to get you across.
What is the Sydney Harbour Bridge for?
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is vital to transportation through Sydney. Since it was completed in 1932, it has provided a vital link for the city of Sydney across the harbour. Before it was built, the only way to travel between the southern side of the harbour, where the city centre is, and the residential north, was by ferry, or by taking a circuitous, 20 kilometre road route involving five bridge crossings. The bridge now carroies 8 vehicle lanes and two rail lines, so it is used for cars, trucks, motorbikes, bicycles, trains and pedestrians.
What risk factors make the Sydney harbor bridge corrode faster than it may have in the past?
Sydney Harbpur Bridge is prone to corrosion because it is located over Sydney Harbour, the gateway for the city of Sydney to the ocean. The climate can be hot and humid in summer, so the bridge is constantly at risk from the corrosive forces of nature.
What is size of sydney harbor?
Darwin Harbour is TWICE the size of Sydney harbour, so I don't know where you are getting your information from. A poor source evidently.
Where in Australia is Botany Bay?
It is now called sydney harbour, so in answer to your question batany bay is in sydney
Why is Arthur Phillip so important to Australia?
He oversaw the establishment of the settlement at Sydney Harbour.
Why was the sdney harbor bridge built?
The Sydney Harbour Bridge had its beginning when engineer John Bradfield was appointed chief engineer of the bridge project in 1912. Working with him was Ralph Freeman, London-born engineer. The plans were finished in 1916, but because of World War I, no further work was done until 1922. At this time, the path and foundations for the bridge had to be completed, with up to 800 families living in the path of the proposed Bridge path being relocated, and their homes demolished. The bridge began to be actually constructed in 1924. During the eight years it took to build the Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1400 men were employed, 16 of whom lost their lives. The bridge cost £4.2 million to build.The famous arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge (popularly nicknamed The Coathanger) was built in two halves. Each half cantilevered from either shore of Sydney harbour and was tied back by steel cables anchored into U-shaped tunnels dug into the rock. The two halves of the arch were begun towards the end of 1928, and joined around 10pm on 19 August 1930.The bridge was officially opened on 19 March 1932 by New South Wales Premier, the Honourable John T Lang. However, just as he officially declared the Bridge open, Captain Francis De Groot of the political group The New Guard charged on his horse and slashed the ribbon with his sword in protest. The objection was based on the fact that the Governor-General Sir Isaac Isaacs had not been asked to open the bridge. After De Groot was arrested, the ribbon was retied, and Lang completed the opening ceremony. This was followed by a 21-gun salute and a RAAF fly-past.
What was the purpose of the Brooklyn bridge?
It connects the two halves of a very large city.Sydney Harbour Bridge joined the city of Sydney (at Dawes Point) to the North Shore (at Milsons Point) obviating the need to travel by ferry or make a substantial trip around the harbour foreshores towards Parramatta and back. It has an arch shaped structure. Due to these reasons it is important to Sydney .
Are seahorses really rare?
I do not think so, I do know here in Australia they are quite common, even in Sydney Harbour.
