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'''Queen Victoria Street''' is the main road entering [[Fremantle]]'s city centre from the direction of [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]]. |
'''Queen Victoria Street''' is the main road entering [[Fremantle]]'s city centre from the direction of [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]]. |
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Due to its proximity to [[Fremantle Harbour]] it has at times had very heavy traffic <ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31194432 |title=FREMANTLE'S MAIN HIGHWAY. |newspaper=[[Perth_Gazette|The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954)]] |location=Perth, WA |date=17 October 1923 |accessdate=7 November 2012 |page=10 |publisher=National Library of Australia}} </ref> |
Due to its proximity to [[Fremantle Harbour]] it has at times had very heavy traffic <ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31194432 |title=FREMANTLE'S MAIN HIGHWAY. |newspaper=[[Perth_Gazette|The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954)]] |location=Perth, WA |date=17 October 1923 |accessdate=7 November 2012 |page=10 |publisher=National Library of Australia}} </ref> |
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==Route description== |
==Route description== |
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The road's northern terminus, as well as that of [[List of road routes in Western Australia#12|State Route 12]], is at a traffic light controlled {{nowrap|[[3-way junction|Y Junction]]}} with [[Stirling Highway]] in {{WAcity|North Fremantle}}. The next major intersection, {{convert|350|m|ft}} south, is with Tydeman Road, which leads to Fremantle Port to the west, and to the residential area of North Fremantle to the east. After another {{convert|400|m|ft}}, the road reaches the Fremantle Traffic Bridge which crosses the [[Swan River (Western Australia)|Swan River]]. |
The road's northern terminus, as well as that of [[List of road routes in Western Australia#12|State Route 12]], is at a traffic light controlled {{nowrap|[[3-way junction|Y Junction]]}} with [[Stirling Highway]] in {{WAcity|North Fremantle}}. The next major intersection, {{convert|350|m|ft}} south, is with Tydeman Road, which leads to Fremantle Port to the west, and to the residential area of North Fremantle to the east. After another {{convert|400|m|ft}}, the road reaches the Fremantle Traffic Bridge which crosses the [[Swan River (Western Australia)|Swan River]]. On the south side of the river, the road meets [[Canning Highway]], and turns south-west towards the centre of Fremantle. After travelling {{convert|500|m|ft}} south-west, State Route 12 leaves Queen Victoria Street, heading down James Street towards {{WAcity|Naval Base}}. The remaining {{convert|400|m|ft}} of Queen Victoria Street does not have a route allocation, and the road ends at its intersection with Parry Street. Adelaide Street continues south-west from that intersection, to [[High Street, Fremantle|High Street]]. |
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==Crossing the Swan River== |
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Prior to bridges, there was a system of barges hauled by rope across the river, with a horse drawn winch on the southern side of the river. {{citation needed}} |
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There have been four different bridges at this location since the 1860s,<ref name="River bridges">{{cite web|title=Swan & Canning Rivers Bridges|url=http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sites/default/files/shado/Divisions/Western%20Australia%20Division/Panels%20and%20Societies/Heritage/Heritage_Bridges_Tour_Lo_Res.pdf|publisher=Engineers Australia Western Australia Division|accessdate=7 November 2012|format=PDF|year=2009}}</ref> the first of which was a timber bridge was constructed between 1863 and 1867, using convict labour.<ref name="River bridges" /><ref name="Traffic Bridge Should Go">{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59450835 |title=Fremantle Traffic Bridge Should Go. |newspaper=[[The_Sunday_Times_(Western_Australia)|Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954)]] |location=Perth, WA |date=8 September 1935 |accessdate=7 November 2012 |page=1 Section: First Section |publisher=National Library of Australia}}</ref><ref name="Old Traffic Bridge">{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article33332797 |title=OLD TRAFFIC BRIDGE. |newspaper=[[Perth_Gazette|The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954)]] |location=Perth, WA |date=31 August 1933 |accessdate=8 November 2012 |page=18 |publisher=National Library of Australia}}</ref> The current structure, which opened on 15 December 1939, was only intended to be used for a few years, but has remained in service since then, with major strengthening and repair works carried out in 1978 and 1982.<ref name="River bridges" /> |
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==Street features== |
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North Fremantle memorial <ref>{{Citation | author1=Orloff, Izzy | author2=HRRC | title=North Fremantle soldiers memorial | publication-date=1924 | url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/157661674 | accessdate=7 November 2012 }}</ref> and the former town hall are located on the street.<ref>{{Citation | author1=Orloff, Izzy | author2=HRRC | title=Governor at North Fremantle Town Hall | publication-date=1925 | url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/159556223 | accessdate=7 November 2012 }}</ref> |
North Fremantle memorial <ref>{{Citation | author1=Orloff, Izzy | author2=HRRC | title=North Fremantle soldiers memorial | publication-date=1924 | url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/157661674 | accessdate=7 November 2012 }}</ref> and the former town hall are located on the street.<ref>{{Citation | author1=Orloff, Izzy | author2=HRRC | title=Governor at North Fremantle Town Hall | publication-date=1925 | url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/159556223 | accessdate=7 November 2012 }}</ref> |
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Two bars are located on the [[North Fremantle, Western Australia|North Fremantle]] side of the river along Queen Victoria Street - Mojo's Bar and Swan Hotel. |
Two bars are located on the [[North Fremantle, Western Australia|North Fremantle]] side of the river along Queen Victoria Street - Mojo's Bar and Swan Hotel. |
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==History== |
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In 2011, Queen Victoria Street underwent road works to improve traffic accommodation and the amenity of the area.<ref>{{cite web|title=Queen Victoria Street roadworks|url=http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/cityoffremantle/Projectsinfrastructure/Queen_Victoria_Street_road_works|publisher=City of Fremantle|accessdate=7 November 2012|year=2011}}</ref> |
In 2011, Queen Victoria Street underwent road works to improve traffic accommodation and the amenity of the area.<ref>{{cite web|title=Queen Victoria Street roadworks|url=http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/cityoffremantle/Projectsinfrastructure/Queen_Victoria_Street_road_works|publisher=City of Fremantle|accessdate=7 November 2012|year=2011}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:30, 7 November 2012
Queen Victoria Street | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Road |
| Length | 2.0 km (1.2 mi) |
| Route number(s) | State Route 12 |
| Tydeman Road, Canning Highway, James Street | |
Queen Victoria Street is the main road entering Fremantle's city centre from the direction of Perth. The road was named after Queen Victoria of England.
Due to its proximity to Fremantle Harbour it has at times had very heavy traffic [1]
Route description
The road's northern terminus, as well as that of State Route 12, is at a traffic light controlled Y Junction with Stirling Highway in North Fremantle. The next major intersection, 350 metres (1,150 ft) south, is with Tydeman Road, which leads to Fremantle Port to the west, and to the residential area of North Fremantle to the east. After another 400 metres (1,300 ft), the road reaches the Fremantle Traffic Bridge which crosses the Swan River. On the south side of the river, the road meets Canning Highway, and turns south-west towards the centre of Fremantle. After travelling 500 metres (1,600 ft) south-west, State Route 12 leaves Queen Victoria Street, heading down James Street towards Naval Base. The remaining 400 metres (1,300 ft) of Queen Victoria Street does not have a route allocation, and the road ends at its intersection with Parry Street. Adelaide Street continues south-west from that intersection, to High Street.
Crossing the Swan River
Prior to bridges, there was a system of barges hauled by rope across the river, with a horse drawn winch on the southern side of the river. [citation needed] There have been four different bridges at this location since the 1860s,[2] the first of which was a timber bridge was constructed between 1863 and 1867, using convict labour.[2][3][4] The current structure, which opened on 15 December 1939, was only intended to be used for a few years, but has remained in service since then, with major strengthening and repair works carried out in 1978 and 1982.[2]
Street features
North Fremantle memorial [5] and the former town hall are located on the street.[6]
Two bars are located on the North Fremantle side of the river along Queen Victoria Street - Mojo's Bar and Swan Hotel.
In 2011, Queen Victoria Street underwent road works to improve traffic accommodation and the amenity of the area.[7]
Major intersections
Stirling Highway (State Route 5) – to Perth- Tydeman Road – to Sunset Coast Tourist Drive 204
Canning Highway (State Route 6) – to East Fremantle, Bicton and Applecross- Beach Street – to Fremantle railway station
James Street (State Route 12 south-east) – via Ord Street and Hampton Road to South Fremantle, Hamilton Hill and Spearwood- Parry Street (north-west and south-east) / Adelaide Street (south-west) – to Fremantle city centre
Notes
- ^ "FREMANTLE'S MAIN HIGHWAY". The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954). Perth, WA: National Library of Australia. 17 October 1923. p. 10. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
- ^ a b c "Swan & Canning Rivers Bridges" (PDF). Engineers Australia Western Australia Division. 2009. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
- ^ "Fremantle Traffic Bridge Should Go". Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954). Perth, WA: National Library of Australia. 8 September 1935. p. 1 Section: First Section. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
- ^ "OLD TRAFFIC BRIDGE". The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954). Perth, WA: National Library of Australia. 31 August 1933. p. 18. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
- ^ Orloff, Izzy; HRRC (1924), North Fremantle soldiers memorial, retrieved 7 November 2012
- ^ Orloff, Izzy; HRRC (1925), Governor at North Fremantle Town Hall, retrieved 7 November 2012
- ^ "Queen Victoria Street roadworks". City of Fremantle. 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
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