Sydney Harbour Bridge cost a total of $4.2 million. 6,000,000 steel rivets were driven into the bridge by hand.
The city decided to close down the tram system to make way for a better transport system in the 1950s. Originally, the bridge had two tram tracks and lanes for horse and cart.
Now, with technology informing our architectural society, the bridge hosts eight traffic lanes and two rail lines. No push bikes or horses are allowed on the bridge.
Once construction was complete, the bridge needed a new paint job. Approximately 272,000 litres of paint were needed to paint the iconic landmark. Crocodile Dundee actor Paul Hogan was one of the riggers on the bridge during the 1940s.
He helped repaint the bridge after fearless pilots flew planes under it during World War II. Sydney Harbour Bridge stands 135 metres above the water. The roadway is 51 metres above sea level. If you are an adventurer, take the opportunity to climb the bridge.
There are simpler routes you can walk if heights do not agree with you.You can also venture to the Pylon Lookout, where you can see the detail of the steel work without binoculars.
