Date18/07/1962DescriptionPhotograph of workmen from Fairfield Council's maintenance team, inspecting the Orphan Creek Bridge in Canley Vale.
Fairfield Council replaced the wooden bridge with a prepressed concrete bridge.NotesThe wooden bridge is located in Sackville Street and crosses over the Orphan School Creek and had become a source of public complaints in 1962 when residents signed a petition to reduce the noise that was generated from the wooden decking on the bridge.
Image ColourBlack & WhiteTypePrintPrint Size215 mm x 165 mmDigital FormatJPG 2.98 MBOriginal Print AvailableYesAccessAppointment required to view original photographCopyrightRestrictedCopyright Owner(s)Fairfax
Orphan Creek Bridge in Canley Vale (18/07/1962). Fairfield City Heritage Collection, accessed 19/07/2026, https://heritagecollection.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/6232
