The building of the Immigration Bridge across Lake Burley Griffin in the Nation's Capital is a NATIONAL COMMUNITY PROJECT. For future generations, the surfaces of this iconic Australian Bridge will be engraved with the names, dates and stories of migrants who have come here over the last 200 or so years - our ancestors – our selves.
We have just finished shooting our initial advertisement to be shown as part of a major SBS sponsorship for the project. Please click here to see the ad.
We have now included a Questions & Answers page in the News section to address the most common queries about this inspiring project.
Timetable: The complex design will be finalised in 2009, the History Handrail Subscription should be filled during 2008, and construction is anticipated to take place to take place 2010-2011, ready for an opening in 2012 - in time for the Centenary of Canberra in 2013.
"The Immigration Bridge is an inspired concept, designed to represent and honour Australia's history of immigration since white settlement. Our culture is rich with the stories of people from all over the globe who have chosen to live in Australia. This will be an important monument to those stories. It will create a place where people can gather to experience and reflect upon the makings of our diverse nation."
Hon. Julia Gillard, Deputy Prime Minister.
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