- $1.9 million bird viewing tower and boardwalk officially opened by City of Wanneroo
- Two new jumplines and a flyover bridge complete $4.57 million mountain biking park
- $2.4 million, 380-metre accessible boardwalk open at Lake Goollelal in Kingsley
- Delivering on Cook Government's priority to build safer, more inclusive communities
The Cook Government has delivered a suite of new facilities at Yellagonga Regional Park with the latest addition a new bird watching tower and boardwalk formally opened.
The striking new, accessible structure affords breathtaking views over Lake Joondalup and provides opportunities for wildlife watching and photography.
The $1.9 million project was funded by the Cook Government and delivered by the City of Wanneroo, on the eastern bank of Lake Joondalup.
In addition, the final elements have also been completed at Yalbunullup mountain bike park with the park boasting new jumplines and a flyover bridge.
The two new 200-metre jumplines cater to intermediate and advanced riders, offering a dedicated space to develop, progress, and showcase their jumping skills. The flyover bridge enhances the event circuit on the trails and will allow the Northern Beaches Cycling Club to host cross country events in the park.
These are the final elements of the Yalbunullup mountain bike park that includes seven kilometres of purpose-built mountain bike trails, a lakeside pavilion with lookout, bike racks, water fountains, interpretive signage, toilets, and a 100-bay sealed car park.
Furthermore, a spectacular 380-metre-long boardwalk that opened at Kingsley's Lake Goollelal late last year has proven to be a popular and welcome addition to park.
The boardwalk extends out over the lake to offer superb views and a great vantage point to observe waterbirds, oblong turtles and, if you're very lucky, maybe even a rakali.
The boardwalk has been designed to be fully accessible to people using wheelchairs and with prams, and connects to the 4.5-kilometre lake circuit path around Lake Goollelal.
To keep up to date with improvements to Yellagonga Regional Park, visit www.dbca.wa.gov.au/yellagongaimprovement
As stated by the Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn:
"The Cook Labor Government is continuing to deliver for the people of Perth's northern suburbs with three more first-class, nature-based recreational facilities opening in Yellagonga Regional Park.
"These improvements are making the park more accessible and providing more recreational opportunities for locals and visitors right in the heart of this urban oasis on Perth's doorstep.
"The Cook Government is committed to delivering on its priority to build safer, more inclusive communities."
As stated by Wanneroo MLA Sabine Winton:
"Wanneroo locals will get lots of use and enjoyment from this new bird watching tower and boardwalk, and I have no doubt it will also be a drawcard to attract nature lovers from other parts of Perth to this beautiful area.
"The boardwalk and viewing tower have been sensitively designed to protect and enhance the fragile environment and to minimise disturbance during construction.
"I commend the City of Wanneroo and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions for delivering this fantastic new addition to the park."
Comments attributed to Kingsley MLA Jessica Stojkovski:
"Lake Goollelal is a hugely popular recreation area in Kingsley, providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to connect with nature.
"This fantastic new boardwalk allows people of all ages and abilities to walk out onto the lake and be right in the heart of this urban oasis that's right here on Perth's doorstep.
"This stunning new attraction has been embraced by locals and visitors alike since opening last year, and the area is only going to get better with the Luisini Winery redevelopment well underway."
As stated by Joondalup MLA Emily Hamilton:
"I am thrilled to have delivered the Yalbunullup mountain bike park for the Joondalup community, and visitors to the area, to enjoy.
"It's another piece of high-quality public infrastructure that adds to the abundance of natural attractions in the northern end of Yellagonga Regional Park.
"With the new roundabout recently completed at the park entry on Lakeside Drive now providing smooth access to Yalbunullup, I encourage locals and visitors to embrace this amazing recreational space right here on our doorstep."
