What are 10 facts about the Sydney Harbour bridge?
1. The world's heaviest steel arch bridge, about 53,000 tons of steel were used in its construction.
2. It is the tenth longest spanning-arch bridge in the world 3,770 feet (1,149 meters),
3. The top of the bridge stands 440 feet (134 meters) above the harbour. It carries eight lanes of traffic and two rail lines.
4. Over 2,000 people were employed to work on the bridge, including engineers, boilermakers, ironworkers, and stonemasons.
5. Before even the idea of the construction of a harbour bridge, the only way to cross the water was to go by boat.
6. At the time of its construction, the Sydney Harbour Bridge cost 10 million pounds to build – over 1.5 billion Australian dollars in today's money!
7. Named the Coathanger by locals.
8. It’s an essential part of the city; you can walk or cycle across it and even climb to its peak for incredible views.
9. The Sydney Harbor Bridge is so famous because Its opening in 1932 was pivotal in the development of modern Sydney and a focus for national optimism in the depths of the Great Depression. The Harbour Bridge has become an enduring national icon and the subject for many of Australia's foremost artists. It is one of the world's greatest arch bridges.
10. The bridge was built in eight years.
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