01/04: The Glebe Island Bridges


![pre 1885 Glebe Island, Johnson's [i.e. Johnston's] Bay State Library of NSW Collection Library Hack 2011 Release](http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_DAMt/image/18/124/a089904t.jpg)
![Glebe Island Bridge, Sydney, Oct 1870 / [attributed to Charles Pickering] State Library of NSW Collection Library Hack 2011 Release](http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_DAMt/image/18/122/a089026t.jpg)


More at Annandale to Sydney (Self Guided Walk)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glebe_Island
Threat to State Heritage Listing of Glebe Island Bridge
This vital piece of Sydney's transport infrastructure is under threat, with the draft down grading of Glebe Island Bridge from "NSW State Heritage" to "Likely to be of NSW State Heritage".
As a walking/cycling bridge, it could still be opened/close at particular times of day to allow water traffic (from super marina) to pass on both sides of the central span as well as providing a pedestrian, cycling and emergency vehicles (including ambulances from Callan Park) route to Sydney University, UTS and the city.
A revised heritage listing, currently in draft, states "The Glebe Island Bridge, across Johnstons Bay, is likely to be of State significance as it demonstrates one of the earliest examples of an electric powered swing bridge in the world"
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=5051118
Whereas the current listing states "The bridge has been assessed as being of State significance."
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=4301666
The Heritage Council of NSW has resolved to give notice of its intention to consider listing Glebe Island Bridge on the State Heritage Register in acknowledgement of its heritage significance to the people of New South Wales, see link below.
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/NominationsOfStateHeritageRegister.aspx
Notice of Intention to consider listing on the State Heritage Register of: Glebe Island Bridge, Bank Street, Pyrmont
The advice is in accordance with section 33 (1)(a) of the Heritage Act 1977 (NSW).
Any member of the community, owners, managers, organisations or other interested parties are invited to make a written submission regarding the proposed listing and significance of Glebe Island Bridge. Submissions should be posted or emailed to the Heritage Office of NSW at the following address during the public submission period, which closes on 12 June 2013:
Heritage Council of NSW
Locked Bag 5020
Parramatta NSW 2124
Heritage@heritage.nsw.gov.au