Gasworks Bridge Works Completed

Following a year of specialist remediation works, the Gasworks Bridge on Macarthur Street Parramatta is now fully open to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.

Work has included: removal of existing old (lead) paint and application of new protective paint cleaning of the bridge drainage infrastructure waterproofing of the concrete road surface concrete and steel repairs to prevent future damage replacement of the bridge timber planks replacement of damaged bridge railing road resurfacing work on Macarthur Street and Harris Street minor mangrove trimming around the bridge removal of graffiti. 

Extensive work carried out on this important local landmark has ensured that Gasworks Bridge remains a safer bridge and waterway for transport users and the local community for decades to come.

The Gasworks Bridge is one of 20 remaining lattice girder bridges in NSW. Opened in 1885 by the then Mayor of Parramatta, Joseph Smith, the bridge is supported on large sandstone piers and has three (31 metres in length) truss spans and two steel beam approach spans. The bridge extends 110 metres in length and 6.8 metres in width and comprises of two narrow 3.4 metre road lanes with a walkway cantilevered on the western side of the bridge.

Since its construction the Gasworks Bridge has been an important item of transport infrastructure in NSW. One few north south connections in the City, it has greatly contributed to the social and cultural development of Western Sydney and is of great heritage value.