$18.5m ambitious Scarborough-Trigg Boardwalk design revealed
The City of Stirling is now seeking public opinion on the plans after months of heated debate over the project.
It is planning to deliver an iconic attraction for residents and visitors that showcases the city's 'world-class coastline' and fosters a connection to nature and culture.
Corresponding to the six Nyoongar seasons, the design features six key nodes that include interactive cultural displays, public artworks, and a shade shelter shaped like a humpback whale tail.
The proposed boardwalk has been a hot topic amongst community members for months, drawing both strong criticism and enthusiastic support since the city first began exploring the idea.
Some local residents and environmentalists have raised concerns about the boardwalk's potential impact on the beach dunes and ecosystems, as well as the estimated costs of construction and ongoing maintenance, while supporters argue it would improve pedestrian safety along the West Coast Highway, create a unique coastal experience and boost tourism. Concept plans for the $18.5 million Scarborough-to-Trigg boardwalk. Credit: City of Stirling
Mayor Mark Irwin said the boardwalk had to be carefully designed and worthwhile, given the area's significant environmental value.
'A coastal boardwalk between Scarborough and Trigg is an idea that has been talked about in our community for at least 20 years — the aim of this feasibility study is to find out if it's a good idea,' Mr Irwin said.
'A boardwalk in this location shouldn't just be another way to get from A to B. It should be something that creates an experience, encourages a greater appreciation of our coastal environment and has significant benefits for our community.'
The city believes the proposed boardwalk would improve pedestrian safety by diverting foot traffic away from vehicles on West Coast Highway and separating walkers from cyclists and others using the busy principal shared path.
The current design has been developed in collaboration with members of the Ngalang Maya Wangkiny working group. A shade shelter shaped like a humpback whale tail is the centrepiece of the boardwalk's design. Credit: City of Stirling
The city previously considered a proposal to construct a coastal boardwalk between Scarborough and Trigg beaches in 2005 and 2013, but neither progressed to the stage that the current proposal has reached.
This latest proposal was launched last July after the council allocated $500,000 for a feasibility study in its 2024-2028 corporate business plan, prompting a fresh review of the boardwalk's potential environmental, social and economic benefits.
The outcomes of this study, including the concept design and independent environmental and economic reports, have also now been released.
The proposed boardwalk is in an A Class Reserve and Bush Forever site, and part of it is home to a threatened ecological community of Rottnest Island pine.
Given the environmentally sensitive nature of the area, the City of Stirling said it had taken a 'light touch approach' to protect the site's natural integrity and biodiversity.
According to the current concept design, the boardwalk will be slightly elevated and follow a route through degraded vegetation, staying at least 15 metres from the threatened ecological area. Community consultation on the concept is open until August 30. Credit: City of Stirling
The city said the boardwalk was 'largely' situated to the east of the 70-year erosion vulnerability line identified by the its coastal hazard risk management and adaptation planning.
According to the economic impact assessment, every dollar invested in the proposed boardwalk is expected to return $3.30, generating around $100 million in benefits over 30 years.
Community consultation is now open until August 30 and is the final phase of the feasibility study.
After community consultation, the Stirling council will then consider whether to progress with the proposal.
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