Commemorations
On the 15th of October every year since 1970, families, friends and workmates of the 35 dead and 18 injured workers gather at the site to remember them.
2004 - 34th Anniversary
34th Anniversary Keynote address by John Cummins - Victorian Branch President of the Construction, Forestry, Mining, and Energy Union's Construction and General Division.
"They won't have died in vain"
Media Release from the Victorian Minister for Major Projects - Peter Batchelor.
Launch of $1M West Gate Bridge Memorial Park
Media Release from WorkSafe Victoria.
West Gate Bridge collapse victims remembered
WorkSafe Victoria's Construction and Utilities Program Safety Soapbox feature article.
West Gate Memorial Park opened on 34th Anniversary of Australia's worst workplace catastrophe
West Gate Display Pamphlet produced jointly by the West Gate Bridge Memorial Committee and WorkSafe Victoria. It contains much of the information and photos from the new West Gate display that was unveiled last Friday, 15 October.
West Gate display pamphlet
2002 - 32nd Anniversary
Westgate Bridge Workers Remembered - Cathy Beadnell
2000 - 30th Anniversary
On 15th October 2000 the 30th Anniversary of the collapse of the bridge, people gathered at the site, below the Bridge, to commemorate the disaster. Distinguished guests included the Premier and Member of Parliament for Williamstown, Mr Steve Bracks, Minister for Transport, Peter Batchelor and ACTU President, Sharon Burrows. Jim O'Neill, although very ill, attended.
30th Anniversary speech - Danny Gardiner
1995 - 25th Anniversary
25th Anniversary Speech - Jim O'Neill