Construction begins on new 5km shared path running between Hillarys and Mullaloo

Construction has commenced on a new shared path running between popular northern suburbs coastal hangs, Hillarys Boat Harbour and North Mullaloo.

The walking, wheeling and riding pathway is part of the State Government-funded $6.9 million Hillarys Cycle Network Expansion project, and comes after the recent completion of a similar path along Hepburn Avenue.

The upgrades will improve the quality of the path running from the boat harbour to Westview Boulevard via Whitfords Avenue and Northshore Drive.

“We know how important active travel infrastructure is to the community, which is why we made the commitment to improve these coastal shared paths,” said Transport Minister Rita Saffioti.

“Once complete – these upgrades will significantly improve the community’s access to the coastal precinct and provide new high quality coastal paths that connect a number of recreational and community facilities.”

The path will also improve access to Pinnaroo Point, Whitfords Beach, Mullaloo Beach and surrounding parklands, “offering coastal views and recreational opportunities”.

Following completion, attention will then turn towards the 2.6km long shared path between Ocean Reef Marina and Burns Beach, bringing the total upgraded active travel infrastructure in the area to 10km.

“This is another exciting milestone for our Hillarys Cycle Network Expansion project and follows the completion of the Hepburn Avenue Shared Path earlier this year,” added Hillarys MLA Caitlin Collins.

“It’s a spectacular 5km stretch from Hillarys Boat Harbour to North Mullaloo, so it’s fantastic the current path will be upgraded by the end of the year which will entice more Western Australians to enjoy this beautiful part of our coastline.”

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