Coodanup Foreshore upgrades

Works to replace a series of four boardwalks along the Coodanup Foreshore (between Wanjeep Street and Wamba Road) are now complete.

The new boardwalks provide a safer structure and have improved accessibility to the area, which has now re-opened to the public.

Completion of the boardwalk replacements marks the beginning of Stage 3 works on the Coodanup Foreshore upgrades, with the remaining works to be carried out in the coming months.

To see the full scope of Stage 3 works here.

The next stage of Coodanup Foreshore upgrades will kick off in the coming weeks. The works will replace four boardwalks located between Wanjeep Street and Wamba Road and is set to commence on Monday, 9 December.

Access to the trail walk along the foreshore reserve will be limited during the period, with works expected to be complete by late December.

The boardwalk replacements will mark the beginning of Stage 3 works for the City of Mandurah’s Coodanup Foreshore upgrades, which have so far included the installation of new barbecues, picnic shelters, tables, paths and nature play equipment at the foreshore.

Stage 3 works will focus on enhancing connection and useability between the Creery Wetlands and east of Wamba Road. Along with boardwalk replacements, the works will include installation of:

• A formalised car park
• Bench seating and signage
• Shelter and picnic table facilities
• Viewing area with seating
• Bike racks
• Estuary access via a native couch ramp
• Yarning circle
• Limestone walking trail

Following completion of the boardwalk replacements in December, landscaping and civil works for Stage 3 of the project are scheduled to commence in March 2025, with completion expected by July 2025.

Stage 3 works have been shaped by community feedback received during a public consultation period in early 2024. During the period, the community highlighted the need to retain the foreshore’s existing character, and expressed a strong desire to protect the area’s natural assets.

Following community feedback, Stage 3 will deliver low native planting to protect the area’s natural spring, and will retain existing footpaths while renewing seating and picnic settings to improve accessibility in the area.

Upgrades to the Coodanup Foreshore are supporting our community to gather, play and experience nature in an accessible space.

Mandurah’s foreshores are a key piece of the city’s identity, and enhancing foreshores delivers on the City’s vision to provide inclusive and welcoming places, spaces and neighbourhoods.

More information on the Coodanup Foreshore upgrades can be found on this webpage.

Thank you for having your say on Stage 3 of the Coodanup Foreshore Upgrade.

Staff have reviewed your feedback and a summary of the consultation can be found in the Stage 3 Consultation Report.

The design has now been reviewed and can be viewed here.

*Please note the event time has changed

With the successful completion of the first stage of the Coodanup Foreshore upgrade works we would like to welcome you to a family-friendly celebration event!

Enjoy the new BBQs, picnic shelters and tables, paths, and nature play equipment now available and share your feedback on the next phase (Stage 3) of the upgrade.

Bring down your picnic blanket to meet your neighbours, play giant games, and have your say.

Date: Saturday, March 9

Time: 4-6pm

Accessibility details: ACROD parking with onsite wheelchair-accessible toilets and connecting pathways throughout the area.

You can also view the Stage 3 Concept Design now and share your feedback in the short survey.

Construction on Stage 1 and 2 of the foreshore upgrade has now been completed. New BBQs, picnic shelters and tables, paths, and nature play equipment are now available at the foreshore.

Further opportunity to have your say on Stage 3 of the upgrade will be available on this page soon. Thanks for having your say!

Coodanup Foreshore Stage 1 and 2 construction is progressing on schedule, with all major concrete works completed.

The compacted limestone paths will be finished in the next week, along with kerbing around garden beds, paths, and the playground.

The irrigation tank has been installed on-site, and the artistic fabricated screening for the tank is set to be installed in mid-November.

Current works include the demolition of the existing footpath adjacent to Peel Parade to move the footpath inside the boundary and relocate the bollards onto the roadside to protect pedestrians. During this time, pedestrians will be directed onto the new path, which is already installed.

The extension to the existing car park is scheduled to start in the week of Monday, October 16, along with the reinstallation of bollards adjacent to the road.

The majority of park furniture will be installed in mid to late November, with the remaining furniture, nature play items, and the new playground items to be installed in late January 2024. The pétanque court and seating will also be installed in January 2024.

For more information on what works are being completed during this stage of the upgrade, view the Stage 1&2 Construction Plan.

The City is committed to minimising the impact of these works on the community, if you have any queries or concerns please contact us at 9550 3777 or council@mandurah.wa.gov.au