Little Malop Street Bridge in Geelong, Victoria is a Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) pedestrian and cycle bridge located across the Geelong – Warrnambool railway in Little Malop Street. The bridge provides pedestrian access over the rail line, connecting the Little Malop Street precinct with areas around the cultural and civic heart of the city.
The original Little Malop Street bridge, built from brick abutments and iron girders was constructed in 1876 to carry road traffic over the rail cutting approaching Geelong Tunnel.
In 2016, the original bridge was replaced with a 19m x 4.5m FRP pedestrian and cycle bridge, aligning with evolving urban priorities for walkability and safety. The bridge was preassembled and craned into place, saving onsite costs.
The broader precinct underwent a refresh in mid‑2025, addressing resurfacing, paving, drainage, lighting and streetscape installations which was part of ongoing upgrades to improve pedestrian connectivity in Geelong.
FRP was a great solution for the Little Malop Street Bridge as it is:
- Durable – with an expected 100-year design life
- Inert – fully resistant to rot, rust and corrosion
- Resistant to termites and acid sulfate soils
- Lightweight – making it safer to handle, transport and install
- Modular – can be assembled off-site and craned into place
- Cost effective – with reduced maintenance and replacement cycles resulting in significant savings over the lifetime of the structure
