Kororoit Creek

Watercourse
Line: Geelong and Warrnambool
Distance from Melbourne: 15.267 km
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Opened: June 25, 1857

The first bridge provided at Kororoit Creek was wooden with rubblestone piles and abutments.

Events


June 25, 1857 Opened
Line Opened
June 25, 1857 Line officially opened between Geelong and at temporary terminus at Greenwich. A ferry was used the complete the journey to Melbourne
October 3, 1857 Temporary Greenwich terminal and stub line closed. Geelong line now connected to the partially completed Williamstown line. A ferry complete the journey from Williamstown to Melbourne
January 17, 1859 Williamstown line finally completed to Melbourne. Geelong trains can now operate direct to Spencer Street Station
Track Amplified
October 22, 1967 Line duplicated Altona Junction to Laverton

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