Iconic bridge set to transform pedestrian
and cyclists journeys

• Safer journey for more than 3,000 cyclists and pedestrians per day
• Iconic design incorporates Whadjuk Noongar culture and heritage
• Includes one of Australia's largest boomerang structure

The Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges Project is a critical part of the $1.5 billion Perth City Deal and has achieved significant milestones over the past year. This transformative project will improve connectivity and safety for pedestrians and cyclists travelling between McCallum Park, Heirisson Island, and Point Fraser.

Beyond constructing two bridges, the project will enhance visitor and community experience by creating new seating areas and pause points along the river, allowing people to rest and enjoy the scenery. The project includes temporary realigning of Riverside Drive and shared-path connections and replacing a section of 100-year-old water main.

The project integrates cultural elements developed with Matagarup Elders Group to reflect local Whadjuk Noongar culture and heritage. These include bridges designed to symbolise the Waugyl (rainbow serpent), more than 700 new trees, Aboriginal sculptural art and mural installations, and wayfinding and storytelling signage.

Landscaping and design elements will enhance the City of Perth and the Town of Victoria Park whilst new lighting features will make distinctive landmarks of the bridges, promoting Perth domestically and internationally.

Early in 2024 the first bridge module, a 43-metre, 130-tonne structure was installed, this marked the start of installation of 16 modules across the river. The bridges feature three pylons representing two 47-metre digging sticks (wannas) and one boomerang (koylie) 54 metres in length, making it one of Australia's largest boomerang structures.

Manufacturing bridge components locally at Civmec's Henderson facility supports local jobs and economic growth. In the initial phase of the bridge module installation process at McCallum Park, components were transported to the three sites and installed utilising a crawler crane with lifting capacity of 1,600 tonnes - equivalent to the weight of 100 buses.

Cable installation, bridge lighting, features, deck, and riverside works are on track. The project is expected to be complete by late 2024. It will significantly improve safety, connectivity, community amenity and boost activity at McCallum Park, Heirisson Island and Point Fraser.