Top Things to do in Brimbank
Things to do in Brimbank, Victoria: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Brimbank, Australia including Maribyrnong Viaduct Bridge, Black Powder Mill, Maribyrnong River Viaduct, E J Whitten Bridge, Neil Heinze Reserve, St Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church, St Albans Croatian Seventh-day Adventist Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
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1. Maribyrnong Viaduct Bridge
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Maribyrnong Viaduct Bridge began constructiton in 1927. When it was completed in 1929, it was the largest trestle bridge in Australia. The bridge, which is Heritage listed, is 55 metres (180 feet) high, making it the second tallest bridge in the State of Victoria, after the Westgate Bridge. It's just under 400 metres long (1260 feet), which is why locals call it the Quarter Mile Bridge. It's a grand sight, unfortunately it's mainly used for hauling freight these day, though if you are taking the passenger train from Melbourne to Sydney you will get a spectacular view.
2. Black Powder Mill
3. Maribyrnong River Viaduct
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Australia was on the brink of an economic precipice when this bridge was completed. In 1929, the New York Stock Exchange collapsed and when Wall St plummeted, so did the economy of Australia. The bridge is 180 feet (55 meters) tall, and was for many years the tallest bridge in Victoria, and one of the longest trestle bridges in Australia. These days, it's mainly used for freight trains, and also the train to Sydney. This massive bridge is impressive. Locals call it the "quarter mile bridge" because it is 1200 feet (400 metres) long.
4. E J Whitten Bridge
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 619je - Keysborough, Australia
The E J Whitten Bridge is an impressive sight, soaring high above the Maribyrnong River. It's 54 metres (180 feet) high. Only the Westgate Bridge is taller. It's part of the Western Ring Road, the freeway that carries heavy traffic trhough the West of Melbourne. The bridge was recently widened, a major engineering undertaking. Officially it's called "the M80 Ring Road Upgrade." E J "Ted" Whitten was a local hero, known as "Mr Football." Ted Whitten was a ruck-rover. He almost carried the the Footscray Football Club on his broad back during the lean years when he was captain-coach. Now the AFL is here and the team, known as the Western Bulldogs, is doing well.. It's a pity that Ted Whitten is not here to enjoy it. He died early of prostate cancer. His foundation promotes prostate cancer awareness and research..
5. Neil Heinze Reserve
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Neil Heinze Reserve is a large park in Hoffmans Road, on the corner of Emerald Street. It has a large playground, suitable for children of all ages. The Community Hall can also be found here. Neil Heinze Reserve is opposte the Keilor East Returned Servicemen's League (RSL). The war memorial conists of a large plinth, with dedications to those men and women who served their country in wartime, from World War I to the present day. A cross commemorates those who served in Vietnam. Also of interest is a flourishing Aleppo Pine, commemorating those men and women who served their country in the MIddle Esst. A series of placards commemorates locals who served their country in warttime, including Major General "Pompey" Ellliott
