Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges
Victoria Park to Perth CBD
Two Pedestrian and Cyclist bridges will be built alongside the existing Causeway Bridge, providing a 6-metre-wide shared path connecting the Victoria Park foreshore to Heirisson Island and Perth CBD with Point Fraser. Construction and ground improvement began in early 2023, with major works set to commence in mid-2023. The works will be completed throughout construction to minimise impacts on the community, foreshore park users and river vessels.
The Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist bridges are jointly funded by the City of Perth, Australian and Western Australian governments as part of the Perth City Deal projects.
The project scope does not include the Causeway Bridge. Therefore, the existing road and path will still remain in place for cyclists, pedestrians and vehicles.
LOCATION AND DESIGN
The general location and design resulted from consultation with key stakeholders such as local governments, Traditional Owners, specialist groups, cycling/ boating authorities and other government agencies. Additional considerations and requirements include path and river users, future local developments on either side of the bridges and maritime height allowances. The select bridge locations are approximately 90 metres downstream of the existing Causeway traffic bridge, carefully chosen to minimise potential impacts on flora and fauna and improve path user connections or amenities.
Both bridges will emulate an s-shaped curve representing the sinuous movement of the Wagyl (rainbow serpent) while supporting the increased clearance heights above the river, minimising the number of existing trees impacted by construction. In addition, the curved bridge design will slow cyclists when travelling downhill before approaching key intersection points.
The design reflects and embeds Whadjuk Noongar culture, recognising the significance of Aboriginal heritage at Heirisson Island and the Swan River. Integral to the design are references to prominent Whadjuk Noongar people. These references will include the following:
- Yagan is a young warrior leader represented by a boomerang-inspired pier.
- Balbuk fought to retain the Swan-Coastal Plain’s over-development and is represented by two digging stick-inspired piers.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Swan River and Heirisson Island are significant to Traditional Custodians of the area and the wider Perth community. Whilst the bridges and connecting path alignment have been designed to minimise environmental impacts and the removal of trees, some vegetation clearing will be required on Heirisson Island and Point Fraser in early 2023.
We will use bridge construction techniques that minimise environmental impacts, including marine, bird and land animals. The kangaroos currently living on Heirisson Island will remain throughout the project duration. A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP), which defines the minimum management requirements during construction, will be developed in consultation with key stakeholders once all environmental surveys are complete.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information regarding the project, please visit the Main Roads website to view the Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges project page.
- Review the documents under the 'Documents' tab.
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ENQUIRIES
If you have any further questions or enquiries regarding the Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges, please contact Main Roads via email at enquiries@mainroads.wa.gov.au or call on 138 138.
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