Evan Walker Bridge
Evan Walker Bridge
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Full of discovery and delight, Melbourne’s laneways tease the imagination long after you’ve put your weary feet up to rest. They weave through the heart of the city: cafes, bars, restaurants and boutiques, throbbing with conversation and espresso coffee. You never quite know what you’ll find around the next corner: cobblestone alleys, old beer barrel hoists and even vats of simmering organic soup. There is the air of Berlin in the street art, a touch of Paris in the umbrella-shaded cafes and, reminiscent of Rome, eateries tucked away in the most unlikely of places. Perhaps you might want a break and cross the Yarra River to Southbank - walk along the promenade, bask in the sun at a waterside bar and decide whether to go to the nearby casino or book a ticket at the Melbourne theatre company.
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,793 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Friends
The Evan Walker Pedestrian Bridge was the inspiration of Evan Walker. Evan Walker was Member of the Victorian Parliament (1979 -1992) and Minister for Planning. His ideas about reviving Southbank, a run-down industrial maritime zone, transformed the city of Melbourne. Every day, 20,000 people cross the Evan Walker Bridge from the city to Southbank.
Written 25 November 2023
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia18,330 contributions
Jun. 2023
The bridge is dedicated the Australian politician, Evan Walker who was born in Melbourne, the bridge is a popular pedestrian bridge that crosses the yarra.
Written 16 July 2023
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia27,762 contributions
Jul. 2023
The bridge is named after Evan Walker who started the process to convert the Southbank area into what it is today back in 1982 when the planning and discussion commenced. It is a great bridge and an asset to Melbourne.
Written 10 July 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,793 contributions
Feb. 2023 • Couples
Evan Walker Bridge is named for Evan Walker, a visionary architect and Victorian State government minister who inspired the development of Southgate.. The bridge spans the Yarra River, and carries thousands of pedestrians every day. Southgate has become one of Melbourne's premiere entertainment and shopping areas, including Crown Casino. Evan Walker Bridge is located between Sandridge Bridge and Princes Bridge. Evan Walker would be proud.
Written 13 April 2023
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Virginia38,566 contributions
Dec. 2022
Evan Walker Bridge over the Yarra River is a pedestrian bridge that links Flinders Street Railway Station (Northbank) and Southbank, an inner city industrial area in Melbourne. It is named after Melbourne’s former planning minister and architect who transformed the Southbank into a precinct. The original name of the bridge was “Locks of Love Bridge”. This is where couples attached a lock to the bridge proclaiming their love for each other. In 2015 the city council removed all the locks because their weight was causing damage to the bridge. The locks were given to local artists who created their own artistic masterpieces from them. Their artworks are displayed in Melbourne’s Town Hall.
Written 6 March 2023
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Victoria, Australia64,644 contributions
Aug. 2022
I am always fascinated by this bridge... as you leave Flinders Street Station to head over to Southbank... you traverse this to get there. Unlike many bridges you have to climb a hill as the bridge is arched... it feels like you are having a workout to get over it. :)
Recently I crossed because I was catching up with people at Southbank, having caught the train from Southern Cross Station to Flinders Street Station this was the best exit point.
Named after a member of parliament ... this bridge will give you amazing views of the cityscape regardless of which direction you are going in.
Recently I crossed because I was catching up with people at Southbank, having caught the train from Southern Cross Station to Flinders Street Station this was the best exit point.
Named after a member of parliament ... this bridge will give you amazing views of the cityscape regardless of which direction you are going in.
Written 21 August 2022
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EndlessTravels
Greater Melbourne, Australia35,424 contributions
Mar. 2022 • Family
One of two pedestrian bridges between Queen and Princess bridges. One side starts outside of Southgate and the other outside of flinders st station side entrance. Pony fish island bar underneath bridge is an excellent spot as well. The views from Evan Walker bridge are quite pretty and a great tourist Photo opp
Written 1 March 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,793 contributions
Nov. 2021
The most convenient way to cross the Yarra River to Southbank is to walk across the Evan Walker Bridge. One member of our party recalled that Southbank was an industrial wasteland until Evan Walker undertook the urban renewal project that turned it into an up-market dining and entertainment zone, As she said "The Yarra is not a big river, but it's a nice river." Evan Walker was an architect and politician; the bridge is named in his honour.
Written 21 November 2021
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia44,430 contributions
Apr. 2021
Evan Walker Bridge honours Professor Evan Walker, an architect by profession, who was a politician responsible for the creation of what is now Southbank district. The area used to be industrial and quite ugly. Now it has been turned into a vibrant part of Melbourne.
Written 25 June 2021
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AndyJohn74
Sans Souci, Australia3,150 contributions
Jan. 2021 • Solo
Built over the Yarra between Flinders Street Station and Southbank, this footbridge is a nicely designed span. There is a restaurant attached to one of the legs, down a flight of stairs.
Written 29 January 2021
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