Mid-2025 completion date set for new walkway over Glen Brook in John Forrest National Park

The State Government has awarded Advanteering Civil Engineers the contract to build a new walkway and bridge across Glen Brook in John Forrest National Park.

The bridge is part of a major overhaul for WA’s first national park, and work is expected to begin early next year, eyeing off a mid-2025 completion.

The $5 million contract now means the park will have an accessible walkway and bridge across Glen Brook, offering stunning views of the surrounding granite outcrops, Jane Brook and Glen Brook, and the Railway Reserve Heritage Trail.

It also means visitors can walk or cycle between the new West Ridge Car Park (expected to be finished early next year) and the future Park Hub.

“John Forrest National Park is an iconic part of Western Australia, and it’s exciting to see the key elements of this project coming together,” said Environment Minister Reece Whitby.

“Combining style with functionality, the Glen Brook bridge will not only provide a functional connection between key areas in the park, but it will also showcase its natural beauty by offering visitors sweeping views over the waters, granites and open forest.”

“This is the vital link between the parking and the park,” added Kalamunda MLA Matthew Hughes. “We’re delivering, as we promised, a better experience all round for visitors to John Forrest National Park.”

You can find out more via at dbca.wa.gov.au/johnforrestimprovementproject.

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