The Matagarup Bridge

The 91.5 million dollar bridge connecting East Perth to the new Optus Stadium on the other side of the river, completion is due to be finished by mid July, its name is derived from the Whadjuk people meaning 'a place where the river is one leg deep', its also a pedestrian bridge as well as cyclists.  A beautiful day by the  river, East Perth is ever changing.
 A few extras from today, i was lucky to get the Osprey with its catch of the day
 Below is a rundown of the Bridge courtesy Wikipedia: 
Carries
Pedestrian and cycle traffic
Crosses
Swan River
Characteristics
Total length
370 metres
Width
9 metres
Height
65 meters at its highest point
Longest span
160 metres
Clearance below
8 metres
History
Constructed by
York Civil/Rizzani de Eccher joint venture
Construction start
November 2015
Construction end
scheduled July 2018
Construction cost
$91.5 million

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