Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge

Since August 2020, we have been working on developing construction methods and environmental studies to gain a detailed understanding of the land and river geography. This includes a wide range of environmental, heritage, engineering and geotechnical investigations. 

Procurement

The procurement strategy is progressing, with two consortia shortlisted in April and invited to submit detailed proposals for an Alliance contract, to design and construct the Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge. Read more in the media statement.

The contract is anticipated to be awarded later this year. Once an Alliance has been formed, work on the detailed design will begin.

Community and stakeholder engagement activities are continuing, including consultation with Traditional Owners, and will continue to progress throughout the planning and development of this project.

• From August 2020: Planning and development
• Mid-late 2021: Procurement
• 2022: Construction anticipated to begin
• 2024: Expected completion

Further details will be available as the planning and development progresses.

We will make every effort to minimise the impact on the surrounding environment. 

To do this, we need to gather information to understand the conditions of the terrain, vegetation and Swan River (Derbarl Yerrigan) where the new bridge is to be constructed.

We will undertake a number of environmental surveys between April – August 2021, with some regular testing ongoing for 12 months. 

These include, but are not limited to:

• Preliminary environmental impact assessment (commenced)
• Flora and vegetation surveys (initial surveys undertaken)
• Regular water quality sampling for a minimum of 12 months (commenced)
• Sedimentation assessment
• Acid sulfate soils preliminary investigations
• Benthic habitat and communities assessment (aquatic flora and fauna of the Swan River bed)
• Aboriginal Heritage surveys
• State Heritage Impact Assessment
• Geotechnical and geophysical site investigations (river and land)
• Sustainability management plan

We have been engaging with key stakeholders including local governments, relevant government agencies, service providers, specialist groups and river operators. 

From mid-2021, we expect to engage further with businesses, residents and community groups.

Opportunities to participate in consultation activities will be offered to our stakeholders and project subscribers. You are encouraged to subscribe to this page to stay up to date with the project.

Media Statements

• Proponents shortlisted for iconic new Swan River Causeway Bridge - 28 April 2021
• Expressions of interest now open to build iconic new Causeway Bridge - 29 January 2021
• New Swan River bridge to be built as part of WA Recovery - 26 August 2020
• Building for Tomorrow program a key feature of economic recovery - 23 August 2020

Funding

This project is funded as part of the Perth City Deal, jointly funded by the Australian ($25 million) and Western Australian ($25 million) governments and the City of Perth.