When was the Sydney Harbour Bridge (Sydney, Australia) completed and opened?

The building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge started in 1923 and was completed in 1932. It spans Sydney Harbour, carrying traffic from the CBD (Central Business District) to Sydney's North Shore. The bridge is nicknamed 'The Coat-hanger' because of its shape.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge featured on a series of Australian stamps in 1932, to commemorate its opening.

Tour groups are organised to allow you to climb the bridge, either at daytime or night. You wear special climbing gear to ensure safety.

The Australian actor Paul Hogan worked as a rigger on the Harbour Bridge before he gained fame as a comedian and actor.

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Ian Swindale

I think I am right in saying the bridge was designed and erected as a result of a much smaller version being erected over the River Tyne in NE England

Terry2ts

I was there for the 75th anniversary.

Jerry Edwards

Ian Swindale, very possible as the Tyne bridge was opened 4 years earlier. However, when you consider that construction on the Sydney bridge started in 1923 and the Tyne bridge in 1925, there is a possibility that "The Coathanger" was the first one. Matter of opinion and understanding, I suppose.

Sally Onyett

I did the bridge walk over the arc in 2000. Had to take a breathalyser first (lucky i passed) , chained to a rail and up we went. Proverbial photo at the top with opera house in background. I’m glad I did it but have to say it was ZERO adrenaline rush . Obviously beautiful views and once in a lifetime experience so do it if you can . 😜👍

Cheryl Perkins

Ian Swindale, I think I remember my Dad telling me that.

David Holmes

I have seen a documentary about it on TV.

George Oliver Prince

Learned it from a family I stayed with in Sydney

Sean Philips

Joy Holbrook, rubbish, nothing to do with the Depression. Plans for a bridge were proposed as early as 1815 and finally, in 1922, the Sydney Harbour Bridge Act was passed, tenders were invited and construction commenced in 1923 - 6 years before the Great Depression.