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Redesdale bridge 150 year celebration

Heathcote General Events At Redesdale Hall Kyneton Redesdale Road, Victoria 3444

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On January 27, 2018
11:00am - 1:00pm Save to calendar

Redesdale Hall Committee

info@redesdale.net

http://www.redesdale.net/event/150th-year-celebration-of-the-redesdale-bridge/

You are invited to join the Redesdale community in celebrating the 150th birthday of the unique Redesdale bridge.

Come along and hear about the history of the bridge and enjoy some light refreshments. Watch as they unveil the 'Sesquicecentary' quilt, which is a colourful, three-panelled commemorative quilt that depicts Redesdale, Mia Mia and the school new and in the past.

The celebration will begin at 11am, with an official ceremony and welcoming toast at 11:30am.

Ceremony

The celebrations begin at 11am with an official ceremony and a welcoming toast at 11.30am.

Videos will be displayed showing:

• A re-enactment of the naming of the bridge,

• Interviews with local notables, and

• Unique footage of the renovation of the bridge.

This will be followed by the unveiling of the quilt

History

This unique national heritage-listed bridge was constructed from salvaged iron from a shipwreck in Port Phillip Bay in order to provide a mail route and carriageway for miners, stock, and carriages. It is now a vital access route between Heathcote, Bendigo and Kyneton, and also an important link between Redesdale and Mia Mia. Recent stress tests show that the bridge bears more than 220 tonnes, which proves its endurance into modern times.

‘Sesquicecentary’ Quilt Project

The large, colourful, three-panelled commemorative quilt depicts Redesdale, Mia Mia and the school now and in the past. It has been a two-year cooperative project celebrating the importance of the bridge to local communities.

Phone	+613 5433 3121
Email	heathcotevic@bendigo.vic.gov.au
Address	Cnr High and Barrack Streets Heathcote VIC 3523
Hours	9am - 5pm, 7 days (excluding Christmas Day)