The Big Bolt and Nut
Height
Large
Year Built
Address
177-183 Raglan Street, Roma, QLD 4455
The Lowdown
The Big Bolt and Nut stands proudly in front of Banks Bolts and Fasteners at 177-183 Raglan Street in Roma, Queensland. This oversized fastener celebrates the precision engineering and manufacturing industries essential to Australia's economy, particularly in agricultural and mining regions like the Maranoa. Standing as both an advertisement and a roadside attraction, the Big Bolt and Nut honours the tradespeople and manufacturers who create the hardware that holds everything together - from farm machinery to mining equipment. Roma itself is a historic town at the junction of the Warrego and Carnarvon highways, named after Lady Diamantina Bowen (nee Roma), wife of Queensland's first governor.
Did you know?
"Rated surprisingly impressive (76/100) by Big Things reviewers"
History
The Big Bolt and Nut was erected to advertise Banks Bolts and Fasteners in Roma, turning a business sign into one of Australia's more unusual Big Things. Roma was incorporated in 1867 and is named after Lady Diamantina Bowen (nee Roma). Located at the junction of the Warrego and Carnarvon highways, it's a major service centre for the pastoral and wheat-growing Maranoa district.
More Fun Facts
- •Located in front of Banks Bolts and Fasteners
- •Roma is 515km west of Brisbane by rail
- •The town is named after Lady Diamantina Bowen (nee Roma)
- •Rated surprisingly impressive (76/100) by Big Things reviewers
- •Part of Australia's collection of industrial-themed Big Things
Visiting Tips
- 💡Roma is a major service centre with good facilities
- 💡The Big Rig oil and gas museum is nearby
- 💡Roma is known for its cattle industry
- 💡Stock up on supplies here if heading west
- 💡The region is known for its natural gas deposits
Opening Hours
Outdoor display accessible at all times.
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