Their bridge again: restoration of the Tasman Bridge

On January 5th, 1975, the Tasman Bridge in Hobart, tragically collapsed, sinking a ship and her cargo and dismembering sections of the bridge in seconds. For 2 1/2 years Hobart was without a central road link across the river, whilst reconstruction work was underway. This was a test of skill of the engineers, and the restoration was a great challenge to all concerned. Work on the project is shown through the various stages until final completion.

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Credits

production company

Filmpartnership

Tasmanian Film Corporation

Duration

00:20:28:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1977

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

014972

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Hobart (Tas.)

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Bridge failures

Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture - Conservation and restoration

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Bridge construction - Australia

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Bridges - Maintenance and repair

Places → Hobart (Tas.)

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1977

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