Redevelopment of Ballarat's Bridge Mall uncovers historic Yarrowee River and old tram tracks.

The redevelopment of Ballarat's Bridge Mall has uncovered parts of the historic Yarrowee River, which flows beneath the mall from the Big W car park to Norwich Plaza. The current 1871 bridge will be replaced due to corrosion. Remnants of 1905 tram tracks were also found, with an archaeologist overseeing the project. The tram network closed in the 1970s due to decreased use.

December 01, 2024
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