The St David Street Footbridge (c.1903) over the Water of Leith adjacent to the University of Otago has been a local landmark, and has served the community for over one hundred years. The pedestrian bridge was designed in the City Engineers Office and is notable for its elegant detailing. The bridge has survived several deluges on the flood prone Leith, and stands today as a much-admired landmark within the University precinct. The St David Street Footbridge is a significant element in the historic University precinct. In a world increasingly dominated by the car, the pedestrian bridge is a reminder of the pace of the past, and allows a leisurely appreciation of both the bridge itself and the historic landscape surrounding it.
Location
List Entry Information
Overview
Detailed List Entry
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Able to Visit
List Number
5253
Date Entered
9th September 2005
Date of Effect
9th September 2005
City/District Council
Dunedin City
Region
Otago Region
Extent of List Entry
Registration includes the land on which the bridge structures sit, and the bridge spanning the Water of the Leith (see plan in registration report).
Legal description
No Certificate of Title. St David Street between Leith and Cumberland Streets was stoppped in April 1999. That land is held by the University of Otago in Certificate of Title OT18C/978 (Sec 1 SO 24879) and OT18C/979 (Sec 2 SO 24879). The bridge runs between these two sections.
Location Description
Bridge crosses the Water of the Leith