A new $750,000 boardwalk at Goegrup Lake in the Peel wetlands is now complete making it more accessible for residents.
The new 292-metre-long boardwalk includes three viewing nodes with benches and interpretive panels describing the area's environmental and Aboriginal cultural values.
Goegrup Lake has significant environmental and cultural value and is part of the Peel Yalgorup wetland system; it supports more than 20,000 migratory and resident shorebirds each year and is important habitat for the samphire, a native plant that is a key indicator species for the Coastal Saltmarsh Threatened Ecological Community.
The boardwalk has been designed to protect and enhance the sensitive and fragile environment, using modern building materials to maximise the boardwalk's life and minimise environmental disturbance during construction.
In coming months, a remotely operated, pole-mounted camera will be installed at the northern end of the boardwalk to assist with dolphin monitoring during low tides.
It will be the fourth Dolphin Watch monitoring camera deployed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions in the Mandurah area.
"Communities across Western Australia are now starting to see the tangible benefits of the McGowan Government's Recovery Plan. The completion of this project at Goegrup Lake means people can now better enjoy this beautiful area, while learning more about our incredible biodiversity and fascinating Aboriginal culture," Environment Minister Reece Whitby said.
"Great care was taken by the local Western Australian contractors to minimise disruption to the sensitive wetland environment during construction, with no heavy machinery used and the old boardwalk removed entirely by hand."
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