Place Names Register Extract
Beekman Bridge
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Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Beekman Bridge |
|---|---|
| Type Designation | Bridge |
| Place Id | 24103 |
| Place Type | Feature |
| Status | Registered |
| Date Registered | 28 April 2011 |
| Location (Datum GDA94) | |
| Latitude: -12° 27' S (Decimal degrees -12.464497) | |
| Longitude: 130° 58' E (Decimal degrees 130.974722) | |
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| Locality / Suburb | |
| Durack | |
| Holtze | |
| Local Government Area | |
| Palmerston City Council | |
| History/Origin | Named after Ron Beekman, an engineer who was instrumental in major civil infrastructure projects across the Northern Territory and a great mentor to young engineers. He was also an advocate of training and up-skilling of employees in civil construction and engineering. Beekman Bridge is the road bridge over the inbound lanes of Tiger Brennan Drive. |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date | Gazettal | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 28/04/2011 | Date added to the Register. | |
| 04/05/2011 | NTG18 |