William Barak Bridge

The William Barak Bridge spans the rail yards with a distinct, undulating profile that mimics the movement of a river. Its steel ribs shift in height and width, creating a structural rhythm based on the traditional parrying shields of the Wurundjeri people. When the bridge opened in two thousand and eight, its path replaced a hazardous pedestrian crossing. It serves as a direct link between the city grid and the sporting precinct, named for the nineteenth century Wurundjeri leader who fought for his people's land.