This Day in History: 2010-11-23

The School Footbridge, crossing the Avon River between Newcastle Park, Stirling Terrace, and the Toodyay District High School, was closed temporarily due to safety issues. Originally built in 1952-1953, the footbridge did not reopen until 9 December 2011.

Sources:
Toodyay herald, 19 Mar. 1953, p. 3; Dec. 2010, p.13; Dec. 2011, p.20; Feb. 2012, pp. 1 (photo), 16.