City of Armadale - History House > Records

PHOTO, COMMEMORATIVE - BUCKINGHAM BRIDGE COLLAGE

« Prev Item Next Item »

c. 2011

Overview

Framed commemorative photo collage of the opening of the temporary causeway crossing after the demolition of Buckingham Bridge during a fire in February 2011.
The photographs include a main photo of the temporary causeway, as well as several photographs

Historical information

The devastating Kelmscott-Roleystone fires in February 2011, destroyed or damaged more than 70 houses, and claimed the Buckingham Bridge (built 1935) over the Canning River on Brookton Highway.
Main Roads WA began demolition of the burnt down bridge on F

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2023.11

Material

Width

807 mm

Height or length

504 mm

Depth

33 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Preservation Framers

Keywords

Bushfire Roleystone Kelmscott 2011

Canning River

Brookton Highway , Kelmscott

Buckingham Bridge

City of Armadale

The Government of Western Australia

MAIN Roads Department

Year

c. 2011

Statement of significance

On the 6th of February 2011, the Roleystone Kelmscott Bushfire destroyed over 70 homes in the east Kelmscott and south west Roleystone area. Residents were evacuated to the Armadale Arena, which became the centre for helping those effected by the fire. Th

City of Armadale - History House

Organisation Details
View Collection
Item Feedback