Melbourne’s original steel railway bridge is now a cultural icon and a landmark to our rich ethnic diversity. 

Sandridge Bridge was first opened as a Railway Bridge in 1854 to carry new arrivals from Station Pier across the Yarra to the city of Melbourne.

The refurbished Bridge now carries cyclists and pedestrians, who are able to follow the story of our development through the Australian’s History project, an installation of 128 Glass Panels which run the length of the Bridge.

In addition, visitors can also access a range of interactive presentations on two multi media touch screens.

The $20 million redevelopment of the Sandridge Bridge precinct includes The Travellers, a series of ten 7.5 metres sculptures designed by Nadim Karam of Atelier Hapsitus, each representing a chapter in Victoria’s history and development. Nine of the sculptures are located on the bridge and move out across the river on a thrilling 15 minutes display of movement and light.

The tenth sculpture (Gayip) represents the original inhabitants and  remains fixed to the land in Queensbridge Square on the south bank.