West Gate Bridge Memorial Park — Local services in Melbourne

Here sits the memorial monument to Australia’s worst industrial accident. On 15 October 1970, Australia’s worst modern industrial accident occurred. A 2000 ton span of the West Gate Bridge fell, during construction. Thirty five bridge workers died with another eighteen being injured. On Oct 15th every year (except for 2020 due to Covid restrictions) there is a memorial gathering to remember the 35 victims, 18 survivors, the families that it affected, and all the brave workers who risked everything to recover the dead...

I remember when the bridge came down and after all these years never knew there was a memorial. Despite lots of cones around it and not being very welcoming I decided to explore anyway. I took a moment to remember what it must have been like but frankly I cannot comprehend what it must have been for those men and women who were involved in this tragedy. There is a nice park nearby to explore as well. Wheelchair friendly. Kid friendly. Small...

Totally broke my heart the park is a disgrace ,dug up in areas fenced off can only just make out the large monument on the pillar. No mention on the website about the road works. Please update the website so others are...