Anzac Bridge and Digger Statues Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The Anzac Bridge, formally known as the Glebe Island Bridge, was completed in 1995. With a span of 345 metres, it is the longest cable-stayed bridge in Australia. In a ceremony on Remembrance Day 1998, it officially became known as the Anzac Bridge and is a fitting memorial to members from both sides of the Tasman who formed the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, known as the ANZACs. In recognition of the historic partnership, the Australian flag flies from the east pylon (city end) and the New Zealand flag from the west pylon. A New Zealand born artist, Alan Somerville, sculpted the 4 metre high bronze First World War Digger (Australian soldier) featured at the west end of the bridge. The sculpture was dedicated on Anzac Day 2000. Inscription Plaque at base Digger statue [Coat-of-arms of Australia, New Zealand, and the state of New South Wales, and the RSL badge] Anzac Memorial was officially unveiled by the Honourable Bob Carr MP Premier of New South Wales Mr G. E. (Rusty) Priest AM State President RSL of Australia (NSW Branch) on Anzac Day 25 April 2000 in the presence of Mr C E Mance A WWI Veteran Ms Priscilla Williams Consul-General of New Zealand. Veterans listed on this memorial Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Anzac Bridge Sydney M4 Western Distributor Freeway Glebe Island NSW 2009 Local Government Area Sydney, City of Setting Roadside Memorial type Bridge Statue/sculpture/artwork Recorded by Roads and Traffic Authority NSW Year of construction 1995 Dedication date 11 November 1998 Conflict/s All conflicts