Why was Sea Cliff Bridge built?

The Sea Cliff Bridge was built to address geotechnical instability between Clifton and Coalcliff that would result in road closures, sometimes for months at a time.

How do I get to the top of the Sea Cliff Bridge?

The Sea Cliff Bridge Trail Head Heading north on the bridge on the left side of the road you will see a white sign with black writing with “Sea Cliff bridge” written in it. In front of this sign there is a small parking bay. The bushes by this parking bay is the start of the trail up to the top of sea cliff bridge.

How old is the Sea Cliff Bridge?

Opened in December 2005, the Sea Cliff Bridge offers visitors the chance to get out of the car and stretch their legs. It is also a great viewing platform for migrating whales heading north/south during migrating season. The Sea Cliff Bridge is accessible via public transport.

How do you get under the Sea Cliff Bridge?

Directions: As for B6, but instead of crossing the road to the escarpment side and ascending the concrete spillway at the pine tree cove, turn left, jump over the fence and head down a broad, easy track to the coastal rock shelf below, then follow the bridge pylons around to beneath the southern end of the Sea Cliff …

Who built the Sea Cliff Bridge?

Barclay Mowlem Construction

Sea Cliff Bridge
Constructed by	Barclay Mowlem Construction
Construction end	9 December 2005
Construction cost	A$52 million
Inaugurated	11 December 2005 by Morris Iemma, NSW Premier

Can you walk on Sea Cliff Bridge?

Sea Cliff Bridge Walk The bridge twists and turns around the cliff faces offering incredible views looking up, north towards Bald Hill and out to the sea. The Sea Cliff Bridge walking distance is about 15 minutes each way giving you lots of time to make a few stops along the walk.

How long is Sea Cliff Bridge Walk?

Try this 14.8-mile loop trail near Austinmer, New South Wales. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 4 min to complete.

Can you walk under Sea Cliff Bridge?

Sea Cliff Bridge Walk Once you set off for the walk across the bridge the footpath runs along the ocean side of the road with a four and a half foot barrier stopping you from plummeting over into the churning sea below.

How was Sea Cliff Bridge built?

The Sea Cliff Bridge is one of only seven off-shore parallel-to-coast bridges in the world, designed and constructed with the integration of balanced cantilever and incremental girder launching techniques.

How long does it take to walk across the Sea Cliff Bridge?

about 15 minutes each
The Sea Cliff Bridge walking distance is about 15 minutes each way giving you lots of time to make a few stops along the walk. Make sure you take a good look over the edge at the waves crashing against the rock below, turning to sea foam and spilling over the rocks.

Is the Sea Cliff Bridge lookout illegal?

But first, please don’t go the illegal way to the seacliff bridge lookout. I have heard a few other ways to get there like through the train tracks, by the art college and playground, or trespassing private property which is not legal and you could get fine by the police.

When did Sea Cliff Bridge open?

December 11, 2005Sea Cliff Bridge / Opened

When was Sea Cliff Bridge built?

January 30, 2004Sea Cliff Bridge / Construction started

How long did it take to build Sea Cliff Bridge?

The design and construction process on the overall project took nearly two years, with the opening ceremony officially held on 1 December 2005, nearly three months ahead of schedule.

When was Sea Cliff Bridge?

The Sea Cliff Bridge was named by Makenzie Russell, who at the time was an eleven-year-old student, following a naming competition opened to local primary school students….

Sea Cliff Bridge
Construction end	9 December 2005
Construction cost	A$52 million
Inaugurated	11 December 2005 by Morris Iemma, NSW Premier
Location

Where does the Sea Cliff Bridge start?

Sea Cliff Bridge is a section of the famous Grand Pacific Drive, which starts just south of Sydney and stretches down the coast of New South Wales.