Anchors from SHB Construction

A pair of cast iron anchors, used by construction barges for the Sydney Harbour Bridge [built 1923-1932]. Recovered during construction of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, and currently awaiting restoration & relocation.

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Millers Point, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Former sewerage pumping station, Barangaroo Point Reserve. Decommissioned during the Reserve's construction, it was moved 100m (to near the Towns Place entrance) and now serves as a toilet block.

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Scott Bird Heritage Photography

Documenting Australia's rich Aboriginal and European history.

Anchors from SHB Construction