October 25, 2009
SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE HOSTS 6,000 PEOPLE FOR
‘BREAKFAST ON THE BRIDGE’
NSW Premier Nathan Rees today confirmed the success of the first breakfast on the
Sydney Harbour Bridge.
For the first time in its history, Australia’s iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge closed today
for 6,000 people to enjoy the ultimate picnic breakfast.
Dubbed ‘Breakfast on the Bridge’, the free event saw an Australian landmark
transformed into the ultimate family venue – including laying 10,000 square meters of
Kikuyu grass and the best of local produce and musicians showcased.
“This is Sydney at its very best and another extraordinary event proving we can do
anything,“ said Mr Rees.
“Images from the event will be sent around the world, highlighting once again our
amazing outdoor city.
“The Government’s investment will be returned 10 fold by another boost to our world
class reputation,” Mr Rees said.
NSW Minister for Tourism Jodi McKay said Sydney is Australia’s premier events city
and Breakfast on the Bridge again demonstrates the city’s ability to host major events.
“This event is a fantastic international advertisement for the energy and vibrancy of
Sydney. Picnickers on the bridge were from all around the globe; there were several
birthday celebrations and even a successful marriage proposal during the
picnic,“ said Ms McKay.
NSW produce distributed included 9,500 Batlow Apples (Snowy Mountains), 7,000
handmade Cutterway Creek raspberry jam (Southern Highlands), 4,800 loaves of
Abbott’s Baker Bread (Sydney), 6,750 Yalla Yoghurt (Riverina) and 6,000 cups of
Mocopan coffee.
Set to become an annual fixture on the Sydney events calendar, Breakfast on the
Bridge is part of Crave Sydney, a celebration of Sydney’s unmatched way of life with
31 days of food, outdoor art and fun during the month of October.
Sydney’s outdoor lifestyle has developed in response to a warm temperate climate
and an extraordinary natural environment, coupled with the breath taking beauty of
the harbour and famous architectural icons such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and
the World-Heritage listed Sydney Opera House.
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SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE FACTS
Sydney Harbour Bridge is the world’s largest steel span bridge
The Bridge arch spans 503 metres and rises to a height of 134 metres above
sea level
The 52,800 tonne steel structure supports eight lanes of traffic, two train lines,
a cycleway and a pedestrian footpath.
Since 1989 more than 1.8 million people have climbed to the top of the span
with BridgeClimb for a supreme view over the city and harbour.
Although the massive stone pylons at the corners of the Harbour Bridge might
look impressive, they’re purely decorative. The roadway is supported solely
by the arching steel span.
It takes 10 years and 30,000 litres of paint to apply one coat to the Sydney
Harbour Bridge, and the painting never stops.
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