HELP NEEDED: PRESERVING AN ICON.

 

Can You Please Take A Moment

To Help History?

It was recently announced that Nambour's wonderful museum was the chosen home to preserve the lifting span section of the historic 'Maroochy River Lift Bridge'.

Originally built in 1921, though believed to have suffered a couple of washaways requiring major repair, this was the larger, and busier, of two lift bridges on the system (the smaller Petrie Creek structure believed to have been removed in the second half of the 90s).

The amazing bridge went on to serve the local Moreton Mill until closure in 2003, then for a short time after while the former mill locos took part in ripping up their own system.

After a huge effort by the late Andrew Palser to raise awareness of the sad condition of the bridge, 2020 finally saw the lift span section removed for storage and eventual preservation.

It was a huge relief that my dear friend got to see his work pay off before he sadly left us.

Maroochy River Lift Bridge Fundraiser.

The museum has the bridge section, but urgently seeks any donation you can possibly give to aid in getting the bridge rebuilt and placed on display, hopefully before this years 20th anniversary celebration marking the closure of the mill.

Every little bit will help this local museum, which already looks after a large amount of local mill, and tramway, history, achieve their goal of saving this very important piece of tramway history for the future.

Donate.

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I was privileged to attend a Tramfest evening in Nambour while Andrew promoted the idea of saving the bridge, obtaining signatures from locals.

A huge thanks to the guys from the 'Nambour Tram Company' for allowing the 'Maroochy River Lift Bridge' and 'Maroochy Shire Tramways SIG' to share their stand on the night.

Below: I am seen with my friend Andrew Palser.

There is no doubt that without his efforts, we would no longer have the bridge today. 

I enjoyed many a late Sunshine Coast night, and extended internet chat, discussing the bridge project ideas, and general tramway stuff, with him.

Those times are greatly missed.

SHAY is a wonderful example of the work done at the Nambour Historical Museum.

See this post for much more coverage of the museum.

A few more photos of our bridge back in better days.

Yes, it is a big job.

But it's ready to happen.

The museum just seeks help from my fellow railfans to ensure the bridge once again becomes an intact part of Sunshine Coast tramway history.

Please consider helping us: Donate today.

Nambour Historical Society - Website

Nambour Historical Society - Facebook

Maroochy Shire Tramways SIG - Website

Maroochy Shire Tramways SIG - Facebook

Maroochy River Lift Bridge - Facebook