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15-October-2020
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The plaque commemorates the opening of Piers Richmond Bridge in May 1977. The bridge was named after Piers Richmond, who served as Second Commissioner of Highways in South Australia from 1950 -1958.
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Location
| Address: | Darley Road, Piers Richmond Bridge, Windsor Gardens, 5087 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.865188 Long: 138.661572 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | State |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 26-May-1977 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 26-May-1977 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 26th May, 1977 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAPiers Richmond Bridge
This plaque commemorates the opening of the bridge as part of the North East Ring Route on 26th May 1977 by the Hon. Des Corcoran, M.P. Deputy Premier Minister of Works and Minister of Marine.
The bridge bears the name of the second Commissioner of Highways in South Australia, Piers A. Richmond, M.I.E. Aust., who served in that capacity from 1950 to 1958.
Principal A. K. Johinke, M.I.E. Aust.,
Highways Department, S.A. Commissioner Of Highways
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
