Path Strategy Report
2013 – 2018
Endorsement
Path Strategy 2013 - 2018
Adopted by resolution of the Shire of Capel on the 20th March 2013
(Min No.OC03…. )
PF Sheedy
Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Capel
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Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................. 2
2. Project Methodology .................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1
Study area familiarisation and evaluation........................................................................................................ 4
2.2
Shire planning ............................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3
Stakeholder consultation............................................................................................................................... 4
2.4
Feedback compiled and scored ...................................................................................................................... 6
2.5
Assessment and prioritisation ........................................................................................................................ 6
2.6
Feasibility assessment .................................................................................................................................. 7
2.7
Documentation/policy presentation ................................................................................................................ 7
3. Planning Context.......................................................................................................................................... 8
4. Funding Strategy ......................................................................................................................................... 9
5. Design and Locational Guidelines............................................................................................................... 10
6. Paths for consideration – Description ........................................................................................................ 11
6.1
Capel Townsite .......................................................................................................................................... 11
6.2
Boyanup Townsite...................................................................................................................................... 17
6.3
Gelorup .................................................................................................................................................... 21
6.4
Dalyellup .................................................................................................................................................. 27
6.5
Peppermint Grove Beach............................................................................................................................. 31
7. Paths for consideration – Location Plans ................................................................................................... 34
7.1
Capel Townsite .......................................................................................................................................... 34
7.2
Boyanup Townsite...................................................................................................................................... 35
7.3
Dalyellup/Gelorup ...................................................................................................................................... 36
7.4
Peppermint Grove Beach............................................................................................................................. 37
8. Implementation Plan ................................................................................................................................. 38
Appendix 1 Capel Transport Study Proposed Path Network ............................................................................. 39
Appendix 2 Regional Plan showing Proposed Trails linking urban areas .......................................................... 40
Appendix 3 Marking Matrix............................................................................................................................... 41
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1. Introduction
This strategy provides guide for setting annual budgets and prioritising path works within the Shire of Capel’s urban areas for
the next five years.
It is to be noted that the Shire’s Trails Masterplan which was adopted by Council in August 2009 guides the planning and
implementation of pathways linking the urban areas. The Path Strategy has been designed to; meet community’s needs,
ensure the safety of the community, make commuting easier, increase recreation activity in the community and keep paths
to a high quality.
In order to accomplish this, a thorough audit of the existing pedestrian and shared use paths was undertaken which
determined where new paths could be valuable and most importantly, liaised with the community to ensure their opinions
are taken into consideration.
A series of maps has been created to provide information on the existing paths and the recommended new paths that have
been included in the Path Strategy. These maps are shown in section 7 of this report. It is important to note that all
proposed new paths will be shared use path’s, to ensure the cycling network is enhanced.
This Path Strategy will also form the basis of the proposed Bike Plan that the Shire will prepare and submit to Bike West
which is expected to enhance the Shire’s success for attracting additional path funding.
Approximate costs for improving our infrastructure have been calculated using a formula of cost per square metre multiplied
by distance of path. Pram ramps have also been costed where required. Out-of-scope costs may be possible; however all
endeavours have been made to provide the most accurate costs as possible.
Upon analysing data, it was clear that the existing path network is lacking in addressing the needs and requirements of the
community. When all recommended works are completed, the Shire of Capel will have an improved Path network and in turn
the community will be safer.
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2. Project Methodology
The need to develop a Path Strategy has arisen as the previous strategy developed in 2003 is nearly fully implemented and
review of community needs was necessary. The purpose of the Path Strategy is to determine where new paths are required,
to establish a basis upon which to seek appropriate funding and prioritise the identified works. The framework used to
create this detailed report is shown in figure 1 below.
Figure 1
Study area familiarisation and evaluation
Feedback complied and scored
Shire Planning
Stakeholder Consultation
Assessment and prioritisation
Feasibility assessment
Document/Policy presentation
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2.1
Study area familiarisation and evaluation
The first step of the process was to evaluate the Shire’s path assets in urban areas which includes Boyanup, Capel,
Dalyellup, Gelorup and Peppermint Grove Beach. Shire staff members surveyed the area to evaluate the current path
network and undertake a gap analysis.
2.2
Shire planning
After evaluating the areas, the next step was to plan where the new paths are required. When assessing the existing path
system and proposed new paths, the following factors were considered:
• Linking attractions such as parks, retail areas, schools, libraries etc to residential areas;
• Dangerous roads with factors such as poor sight lines, truck traffic, high speed, limited verge area due to drains, etc;
• Existing planning strategies;
• Future Development.
The new proposed paths were then marked up on townsite maps.
2.3
Stakeholder consultation
In order to maximise community input into the proposed Path strategy, stakeholder consultation was undertaken to ensure
the community could voice their comments and feedback.
The method used to seek feedback was;
• Advert placed in the South West Times
• Advert on the Shire of Capel notice board
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The advert advised the community that the Shire had identified the need for additional paths and were seeking their input.
Copies of plans showing the proposed new paths in each townsite and a regional plan showing the proposed trails linking the
urban areas were made available at:
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Capel Library
Dalyellup Library
Boyanup Library
Gelorup Community Centre
Peppermint Grove Beach Community Centre
Shire Administration Office, Forrest Road, Capel
Shire of Capel Website
Emailing [email protected]
The consultation period for comments and feedback was undertaken for 6 weeks in late 2010.
Along with the maps of the proposed new paths, a questionnaire was supplied to capture feedback from the community. The
questions that were asked of the community were:
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Do you believe that all of the proposed paths are required?
If not, which ones do you believe are required?
Can you identify any areas with require paths?
Do you know of any sections along the existing paths that require repair?
Do you have any information or current needs that would assist the shire in working out which paths should be
constructed first?
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2.4
Feedback compiled and scored
All feedback was entered into a data base with any additional comments to the standard list of questions also being
recorded. The amount of support each path received was assessed and a score given to each proposed path based on the
number of submissions. There were also a number of additional paths identified from the public submissions which were
added to the proposed paths. During the consultation, a significant number of submissions related to paths outside of the
urban areas and although they are not relevant to this Path Strategy, the information was sought to help guide future
reviews of the Trails Masterplan.
Some submissions highlighted the need for paths in areas that were yet to be developed especially in Dalyellup. In order to
clearly identify which paths will be constructed in the future, the paths to be constructed by developers have been also
contained in the strategy.
Some of the paths recommended by the public were deemed unsuitable to be included in this five year strategy if they were
too difficult to construct, likely to be damaged by erosion, not required until an increase in population of the area, or a
similar path was planned for the same location. Not withstanding this, these paths have been included in the strategy and
will be reviewed during preparation of the next path strategy due in 2017.
2.5
Assessment and prioritisation
To determine which paths are of greater priority than others, a scoring system was used with evaluation measured against
the following criteria’s:
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Traffic volume of road
Traffic speed of road
Geometry and topography
Catchment
Public support
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The scores were calculated using the parameters below:
Traffic volume (Vehicles per day)
Less than 75
76-150
151-300
301-600
601-2000
Greater than 2000
0
1
2
3
4
5
Traffic type and speed (85th percentile)
Less than 50km/h
1
51-60km/h
2
61-70km/h
3
greater than 70km/hr
4
Geometry and topography
Flat, straight roads - ample sight distance
Flat, slightly curved - adequate sight distance
Flat, curved road - marginal sight distance
Some undulation, curved - minimal sight distance
Undulating and windy roads - inadequate sight distance
1
2
3
4
5
Catchment
Less than 10 lots
11 to 20 lots
21 to 30 lots
31 to 40 lots
Greater than 40 lots
1
2
3
4
5
Public support was simply scored by the number of supportive submissions the Shire received on that particular path. The
priority score for each path is the total of all the criteria scores. The Marking Matrix for the recommended paths is shown in
Appendix 3.
2.6
Feasibility assessment
Areas were also surveyed again in detail, to determine whether a path was feasible or not and details are shown in the
Section 6.
2.7
Documentation/policy presentation
The results of the process is presented in this formal strategy for Council adoption, as a form of feedback to the community
and as a reference document for budgeting and implementing path works for the next five years. All of the paths can be
located on the Townsite plans in Section 7 by the path number.
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3. Planning Context
The Shire of Capel adopted a Dual Use Path Strategy in 2003 which identified existing and proposed dual use paths for the
four urban areas of Capel, Boyanup, Gelorup and Peppermint Grove Beach and allocated $28,000 annually to be split
between the four localities to implement the programmed paths with additional 50% funding to be sought from the Country
Pathways Grant Scheme. This 2003 strategy was referred to prior to developing pathway plans used for public consultation in
developing this new strategy.
The Capel Townsite Strategy was adopted by Council in July 2008 and the Boyanup Townsite Strategy was adopted by
Council in May 2010. Both of these strategies identified actions required under section 6.4.6 Transport and Access such as:
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Prepare a Transport Study for the Townsite Strategy area with the broad objective of reducing motor vehicle
dependence which will include a revised Dual Use Path Strategy that has a range of design and locational guidelines
for DUPs aimed at creating an effective and attractive use environment.
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Increase the rate of implementation of the Shire of Capel Dual Use Path Strategy as part of the Transport Strategy as
it relates to the town of Capel and Boyanup to ensure new and existing urban areas have a high level of access to
dual use path systems.
The Capel Townsite Transport Study was adopted by Council in 2010 which included Plan 8 – Capel Cycle Paths showing long
term proposed paths as shown in Appendix 1. This plan was also referred to prior to developing the plans for public
consultation.
The Shire of Capel Trails Masterplan was adopted by Council in 2009 which identifies proposed trails throughout the Shire of
Capel, many of which form non-motorised links between isolated urban areas and are therefore a very high priority to the
cyclists and pedestrians which wish to venture beyond their town limits. This masterplan was also referred to prior to
developing the plans for public consultation in order to give the public a clear picture of what paths and trails were proposed
for the future. The Regional Plan showing the proposed trail links between urban areas is shown in Appendix 2.
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4. Funding Strategy
The previous 2003 strategy included an annual budget commitment of $28,000 spread evenly through the four localities to
ensure ongoing implementation of the path program. In 2009-2010, the Shire received a $300,000 Royalties for Regions
Grant to construct new Shared Use paths throughout the Shire. By 2011-12 the annual budget for path construction within
the urban localities had been increased to $100,000.
Sub divisional developments that occur in the urban areas within the Shire often have a condition placed upon them to either
construct a path link to community facilities or contribute funding towards a future path link. These developer contributions
are held in trust and are available for expending on the relevant path links when constructed.
Bikewest is the funding body which grants funding on a 50/50 basis on behalf of the State Government towards improving
cycling facilities in Local Government areas in Western Australia. Bikewest recommend the development of a Local
Government Bicycle Plan which generally improves the chances of attracting funding for bike paths if endorsed by Council.
The Bicycle plan should include as a minimum, a route plan, schedule of works and maintenance schedule.
The route plan and schedule of works will be available from the proposed Path Strategy 2013 - 2018, whereas the
maintenance schedule will require further preparation after a comprehensive path audit is completed to determine damage to
existing paths and associated infrastructure and required rectification works. This audit should be completed in the next 12
months upon which time a Bicycle Plan can be prepared for Council.
The Bicycle Plan should also include some aspects of the Trails Masterplan where cycle links are proposed between urban
areas and once complete may improve the Shires success at attracting grant funding for both urban area shared use paths
and trails that link the urban areas.
The paths marked as ‘External Funding Required’ are expected to be feasible only with the support of state government
funding in the form of Royalties for Regions or South West Development Commission grants etc. No Council funds have been
considered for these paths at this time.
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5. Design and Locational Guidelines
The alignment of paths in road reserves is typically either close to the property boundary or along the back of kerb. The
latter is recommended as a preferred alignment for the following reasons:
• A path along the kerb maintains the longitudinal grade of the road, which is typically conducive to walking and cycling,
and avoids changes in grade that can occur at driveways;
• Street lighting will better illuminate a path along the kerb, improving night-time safety and amenity;
• Having path users close to the road creates a greater level of passive surveillance for their safety;
• There is less separation of the verge and this can improve residents taking greater responsibility for the upkeep of the
verge if its use is made more personal to them; and
• There are less underground services close to the road edge that could be dug up.
In some instances it is not possible to construct the path against the kerb due to flush kerbs with swale drains, deep open
drains or that the road is unkerbed. In these instances the path alignment will be moved to the property boundary.
The width of paths is important for the safety and convenience of path users and is influenced by such factors as the type of
path, type of users, location within the road reserve, adjacent land uses and any physical constraints. For safety, paths on a
kerb alignment should be wider than normal to provide a safe buffer away from the traffic lane.
For shared paths on arterial roads and neighbourhood connectors the recommended minimum path width is 2.1 metres or a
minimum 2.4 metres where that path is on a kerb alignment. Footpaths should be at least 1.5 metres wide and widened to
1.8 metres where that path is on a kerb alignment. The width of paths in areas of high pedestrian activity, such as outside
schools or shops, may need to be widened further for safety and convenience. To maximise the effectiveness of the path
width appropriate lateral clearances of at least 0.5 metres should be maintained to vertical elements adjacent to paths such
as trees, fences, and other street furniture.
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6. Paths for consideration – Description
This section details the following categories of paths:
• Paths recommended for inclusion – includes the path number, location, justification, score and estimated cost of paths
which are recommended to be included in this five year path strategy.
• Paths NOT recommended for inclusion – includes the path number, location and reason that the path is considered
unsuitable to be included in the five year strategy.
• Developer funded Path – includes the path number, location and area of development that the path will be constructed
with.
6.1
Capel Townsite
Path No
C1
Road Name
Goodwood
Rd
Section
Spurr St to
Berkshire St
Existing setting
Score
16
Est. Cost
$43,051
Comments
Constraints
This proposed 2.1m wide share use path
on the western side of the road will
provide a link for residents exiting Spurr
Street heading towards the town centre.
To be constructed at same time as Capel
Hardcourts Redevelopment.
Street trees will
require
pruning.
This is recommended for inclusion.
C2
Goodwood
Rd
Extension of
the existing
Goodwood
Path heading
south to
Goodwood
Estate
17
$48,400
A 2.1 m wide shared use path is
proposed on western side. Very
dangerous road to walk along due to
truck traffic. Only link between
Goodwood Estate and community
facilities. Contribution of $39,000 held in
trust.
This is recommended for inclusion.
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Requires land
acquisition or
tree removal to
enable path
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Path No
C3
C4
Road Name
Prowse Rd
House/Scott
/Hutton Rds
Section
Korella Rd to
Brockman Rd
Primary School
to Goodwood
Rd
Existing setting
Score
9
Est. Cost
$20,695
Comments
This proposed 2.1m wide shared use
path will link to the existing paths along
Prowse Road and Korella Rd.
Constraints
Nil
This is recommended for inclusion.
12
$71,943
There is currently only one path
servicing the school along Barlee Rd.
High
volume
of
vehicle
and
pedestrian/cyclist traffic at start and
finish of school hours makes this stretch
of road hazardous. The proposed path
will be 2.1m wide and aligned with the
property boundary
3 large trees
currently
obstructing
alignment of
path.
This is recommended for inclusion.
C5
Barlee Rd
House Rd to
Footbridge
12
$64,687
This proposed 2.5m wide concrete path
will zig zag across the unmade road
reserve to achieve universal access from
the school to the footbridge.
This is recommended for inclusion.
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Extensive
earthworks and
some tree
clearing
required
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Path No
C6
C7
Road Name
Roe Rd
Roe Rd
Section
Merritt St to
West Rd
Forrest Rd to
Capel Dairy
Existing setting
Score
10
Est. Cost
$35,172
Comments
Proposed is a 2.1m wide shared use path
on the southern side of Roe Rd adjacent
to the boundary.
West Rd
Elliot Rd to Roe
Rd
Nil
This is recommended for inclusion.
9
$34,259
Due to the number of large trucks using
this section of Roe Road to access the
Capel Dairy, a 2.1m wide shared us path
on the northern side of the road will
increase safety for path users wishing to
access the town centre.
This is recommended for inclusion.
C8
Constraints
7
$17,181
This proposed 2.1 m wide shared use
path will be aligned on the eastern side
adjacent to the property boundary.
This is recommended for inclusion.
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Rail line
crossing will
require
approval from
PTA which may
be problematic.
Nil
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Path No
C9
C10
C11
Road Name
Merritt St
Tucker St
West Rd
Section
Tucker St to
Roe Rd.
Merritt St to
the end
Roe Rd to
Capel Dr
Existing setting
Score
8
Est. Cost
$10,553
Comments
The proposed 2.1m wide shared use
path will be on the western side adjacent
to the property boundary.
This is recommended for inclusion.
A 2.1 m wide shared use path is
proposed.
7
6
$52,124
$26,807
This is recommended for inclusion.
The proposed 2.1 m wide shared use
path will be on the eastern side adjacent
to the property boundary.
This is recommended for inclusion.
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Constraints
This section of
road yet to be
constructed.
Will link to
Merritt St path
once
constructed.
Nil
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Path No
Road Name
Section
C12
Public
Access Way
Widdeson Rd
to Turner St
Laneway
Path No
Road Name
Section
Existing setting
C13
Railway
Crossing
Properjohn
Road to
Goodwood
Road
Currently there is an existing
track that is used regularly.
C14
Gavins Rd
Capel Dr to
Railway Rd
C15
Capel Dr
Maitland Rd to
Farley Rd
This section has a service road
which is currently utilized by
pedestrians and cyclists.
C16
Spurr Rd
Reid Ave to
end of Spurr
path
This proposed route has heavy
truck traffic with no shoulders
to walk on
Payne Rd
Weld Rd to
Jamieson Rd
C17
Existing setting
Score
Est. Cost
Comments
Constraints
A 2.1 m wide shared use path is
proposed.
5
$12,306
Score
Est. Cost
This is recommended for inclusion.
Comments
The proposed 2.1 m wide shared use
path will link the paths on either side of
the disused railway line.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
Recognised in Capel Transport Study
Plan as a future path route.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
Ultimately this proposed path would
complete a circuit once Gavins Rd and
Railway Trail are completed.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
This path is a long term objective of the
Capel Transport Plan.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
The Capel Transport Study Plan indicates
that a path will be constructed along
East Rd between Weld and Jamieson Rd
in the future as development increases.
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Nil
Constraints
Exact location
will be
dependent on
future road link
to Spurr Rd.
Dependent on
future
development.
Dependent on
future
development.
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Path No
C18
Road Name
Section
Jamieson Rd
Payne Rd to
Jamieson
Bridge
Existing setting
Score
Est. Cost
Comments
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
Recognised in Capel Transport Study
Plan as a future path route.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
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Constraints
Dependent on
future
development.
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6.2
Boyanup Townsite
Path No
B1
B2
Road Name
South West
Hwy Railway
Crossing
(eastern
side)
Penn St
Section
Turner Street
corner to
Bridge Street
across from
the Post Office
Lincoln St to
George St
Existing setting
Score
19
Est. Cost
$18,234
Comments
The proposed 2.1 m wide shared use
path will link the existing path on the
eastern side of the highway to Bridge
St opposite the post office.
This is recommended for inclusion
13
$56,414
The proposed 2.1m shared use path
would be on the southern side of the
road and extend the existing path.
This is recommended for inclusion
B3
South West
Hwy
Both sides of the highway have old
asphalt paths which are cracked and
uneven. Require replacement when
Boyanup Townscape Plan
implemented.
Bridge St to
Charlotte St
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
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Constraints
The Shire
requires the
approval of the
PTA which has
been denied to
date. The Shire
will continue to
lobby the PTA for
approval.
There is the
possibility for
future
development
across the road
which may
contribute to the
cost of this path.
This may require
external funding.
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Path No
B4
Road Name
Thomas St
Section
Existing path
to football oval
entrance
Existing setting
Score
12
Est. Cost
$16,896
Comments
This proposed 2.1m wide shared use
path will link the path at the front of
the Primary School to the oval which
would create a safer route for the
school children past the parked cars on
the verge.
Constraints
Consultation with
the school
required.
This is recommended for inclusion
B5
Trigwell Rd
Bridge St to
South Western
Hwy
12
$35,384
The proposed 2.1 m wide shared use
path will extend the existing shared
use path on the western side of South
Western Hwy.
Tree clearing
This is recommended for inclusion
B6
Payne St
George St to
South Western
Hwy
9
$42,162
The path is asphalt and is falling away
from the road on the southern side of
the road. Replacement with 2.1m
concrete shared use path is proposed.
This is recommended for inclusion
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Nil
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Path No
B7
Road Name
Bridge St
Section
Existing setting
Score
Tavern to
Hurst Rd
8
Est. Cost
Comments
Constraints
$28,140
Existing asphalt path cracked and
uneven. Requires replacement with
concrete.
Nil
This is recommended for inclusion
B8
B9
William St
River
Crossing
Lincoln St to
Ray St
The proposed 2.1 m wide path
will be an extension of the
existing shared use path on
William St.
Armstrong Rd
to Town centre
The Boyanup Townsite Strategy
identified that a Shared Use
Path connection between East
Boyanup and the town centre
would be an important
consideration.
B10
Hurst Rd
Bridge St to
Armstrong Rd
B11
Armstrong
Rd
Page Rt to
Hurst Rd
The path has a difficult alignment with
low priority.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
This would involve constructing a
bridge over the Preston River and
resolving land tenure issues for the
proposed alignment.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
Land tenure issues may delay
construction of a bridge over the
Preston River. This path will link the
eastern side of Boyanup to the town
centre.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy.
Positive consideration dependant on
future development along Armstrong
Rd.
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The verge has
swale drains and
large peppi trees
making a path
alignment
extremely
difficult
Subject to
development in
East Boyanup
To be considered
if the bridge is
not attainable
Future
Development
Contributions
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Path No
B12
B13
B14
B15
B16
Road Name
Section
Armstrong
Rd
Shire boundary
to Page Rt
Hurst Rd
Armstrong Rd
to Shire
boundary
Trigwell Rd
Existing setting
Score
Existing path
to Saleyard
Payne Rd
Cemetery to
Boyanup West
Rd
Comments
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
Subject to East Boyanup Structure
Plan and future development.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
Low priority. May be considered in the
future.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
Low priority. Needs future growth
before worthy of consideration.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
Salter Rd to
Bridge St
George St
Est. Cost
No tenure in this area. Shire not
wanting to encourage pedestrians thru
sale yard.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
Good alternative for trails plan if
Railway reserve cannot be used.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
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Constraints
Munda Biddi Trail
Future
Development
Contributions
Munda Biddi Trail
Munda Biddi Trail
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6.3
Gelorup
Path No
G1
G4
Road Name
Bussell Hwy
(a)
Bussell Hwy
(b)
Section
Frances Rd to
Norton
Promenade
Hasties Rd to
Frances Rd
Existing setting
Score
33
19
Est. Cost
Comments
$98,483
$61,482
The proposed 2.1m wide shared use
path would be constructed on the
eastern side of the highway. Residents
advised that they require a direct
route without crossing the highway to
eventually link to the ECU and the
Bunbury Health Campus. Once the
proposed paths are constructed along
the eastern side of Bussell Hwy to the
Norton Prom traffic lights, a request to
Main roads will be made to provide
controlled pedestrian crossings at the
traffic lights which will provide a safe
link between Gelorup and Dalyellup.
Constraints
Main Roads WA
Approval.
Probable
retaining close to
Norton Prom.
External funding
required.
MRWA Approval.
Steep drain.
External funding
required.
This is recommended for inclusion
G6
Bussell Hwy
(c)
Norton
Promenade to
Sleaford Rd
14
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$91,452
MRWA Approval.
External funding
required.
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Path No
G2
G3
G5
Road Name
Section
Jules Rd
Hasties Rd to
Frances Rd
Jules Rd
Frances Rd to
existing path
Hasties Rd
Existing path
to Bussell Hwy
Existing setting
Score
21
20
14
Est. Cost
Comments
Constraints
$101,654
Proposed 2.4m wide path against the
kerb. Road widening required for
mounting kerb and SEPs then filling
behind kerb to form base for 2.4 wide
path. Cost of road upgrades $106,000.
The concrete for this path will be
contributed by Holcim.
This is recommended for inclusion
Open drain
restricts path to
kerbline.
Vegetation
clearing required
$101,228
Proposed 2.4 m wide path against the
kerb. The alignment along the kerb will
require filling.
This is recommended for inclusion
Filling of verge
adjacent to kerb.
$19,141
Proposed extension of 2.1 m wide path
along boundary to link with proposed
Bussell Hwy Path (b).
This is recommended for inclusion
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To be considered
once Bussell Hwy
(b) path
constructed.
Roundabout
proposal at
highway.
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Path No
G7
G8
G9
Road Name
Section
Bussell Hwy
(d)
Sleaford rd to
College Grove
Frances Rd
Bussell Hwy to
Allen Rd
Frances Rd
Existing path
to Jules Rd
Existing setting
Score
14
10
10
Est. Cost
Comments
Constraints
$206,185
The proposed path would be an
important link between Gelorup and
Bunbury. The Shire boundary is at
Centenary Road and therefore this
path would require inter regional
funding.
This is recommended for inclusion
MRWA Approval.
Retaining wall.
External funding
required.
$32,924
The proposed 2.1 m wide shared use
path would be on the northern side
with a kerb alignment.
This is recommended for inclusion
Nil
$28,331
Proposed extension of 1.8m wide path
along kerb. Culvert running under
Frances Rd will require lengthening to
widen available verge for path.
$10,000 included for culvert extension.
This is recommended for inclusion
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Path No
Road Name
Section
G10
Hampstead
St
Ducane Road
to the existing
path
Existing setting
Score
9
Est. Cost
$16,327
Comments
Proposed extension of 2.1m wide path
to Ducane Road.
This is recommended for inclusion
This may be considered in the future
depending on future development.
G11
Sleaford Dr
Jules Rd to
Bussell Hwy
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
This may be considered in the future.
G12
Bussell Hwy
Harewoods Rd
to Sheoak St
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
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Constraints
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Path No
Road Name
Section
Existing setting
Score
Est. Cost
Comments
This may be considered in the future.
G13
Loretta Ave
Jules Rd to
Bussell Hwy
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
This may be considered in the future.
G14
Maynard
Pde
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
Jules Rd to
Bussell Hwy
This may be considered in the future.
G15
Sheoak St
Bussell Hwy to
Hampstead Rd
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
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Constraints
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Path No
Road Name
Section
Existing setting
Score
Est. Cost
Comments
This may be considered in the future.
G16
Hampstead
Rd
Sheoak St to
Hasties Rd
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
This may be considered in the future.
G17
Ducane Rd
Lillydale Rd
Five Mile
Diversion
Drain
Hampstead Rd
to Yalinda Dr
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
This is a low priority. Future Bunbury
Outer Ring Road construction will
result in Lillydale Rd terminating at
Allenville Rd.
Hasties Rd to
South west
Hwy
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
To be considered in next review of
Trails Masterplan.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
A proposed path along the
diversion drain with links to
Woods Rd and Gelorup Rise.
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Constraints
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6.4
Dalyellup
Path No
D1
Road Name
Hornibrook
Rd
Section
Norton Prom to
Samrose Rd
Existing setting
Score
16
Est. Cost
Comments
$60,562
Proposed is a 2.1m wide shared use
path against the kerb on the western
side of the road.
Constraints
Street trees,
Light poles
This is recommended for inclusion
D2
Hornibrook
Rd
Samrose Rd to
Maidment Pde
16
$70,274
Proposed is a 2.1m wide shared use
path against the kerb on the western
side of the road.
Street trees,
Light poles
This is recommended for inclusion
D3
Norton
Promenade
Hornibrook Rd
to Maidment
Parade
13
$73,723
Proposed is a 2.1m wide shared use
path against the kerb. No path along
this busy section of Norton Prom.
This is recommended for inclusion
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Nil
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Path No
D4
Road Name
Section
Alleyway
behind
houses
Wake Dr to
Nottingham
Entrance
Existing setting
Score
8
Est. Cost
Comments
Constraints
$12,660
Proposed 2.1 m wide shared use path
to link pathway along Nottingham Ent
with Dalyellup College on Wake Dr.
This area is a
Shire managed
reserve for
Community
Centre.
This is recommended for inclusion
More paths requested in this park. This
area is Dept of Housing property. May
be included in future Tuart Forest
Management Plan.
Tuart Walk
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
D5
Norton Prom
The future residential development
north of Norton Prom between Tiffany
Centre and Parade Rd will provide a
shared use path along this section.
Tiffany Centre
to Parade Rd
Developer funded path
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Path No
D6
Road Name
Section
Dalyellup
Boulevard
Maidment
parade to
Dalyellup Surf
Club
Existing setting
Score
Est. Cost
Comments
The future residential development
north of Dalyellup Blvd and west of
Gutman Pkwy will provide a shared
use path along this section.
Developer funded path
The future residential development to
the south of Harewoods Rd will provide
a shared use path along the length of
Harewoods Rd to Bussell hwy.
D7
D8
Harewoods
Rd
Maidment
Pde
Developer funded path
Full length
Dalyellup Blvd
to Minningup
Rd
The future residential development to
the south of Harewoods Rd will also
provide a shared use path along
Maidment Pde from Dalyellup Blvd to
Minningup Rd which will link Dalyellup
with Stratham and Peppy beach via
the proposed Capel to Bunbury Links
as indicated in the Trails Master Plan.
Subject to development
Developer funded path
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Constraints
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Path No
D9
Road Name
Bussell Hwy
Section
Hasties Rd to
Centenary Rd
Existing setting
Score
Est. Cost
Comments
The future residential development
adjoining Bussell Hwy in Dalyellup will
provide shared use paths along the
western side of Bussell Hwy from
Hasties Rd to Centenary Rd. A traffic
light intersection will also be installed
at the intersections of Bussell hwy and
Sleaford Dr with a roundabout
proposed at the Bussell Hwy/Hasties
Rd intersection.
Subject to development
Developer funded path
D10
To be
constructed
Bussell/Hasties
intersection to
Norton Prom
Rd intersection
The future commercial development of
the Dalyellup Shopping Precinct on
Norton Prom will also provide for a
road link with shared use path
between the Bussell/ Hasties
intersection and Norton Prom adjacent
to the Shopping Precinct.
Subject to development
Developer funded path
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Constraints
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6.5
Peppermint Grove Beach
Path No
P1
Road Name
End Maali
View
Section
Maali View to
Peppermint
Grove Terrace
Existing setting
Score
19
Est. Cost
$15,842
Comments
Proposed is a 2.1m wide shared use
path. This is apart of Peppermint grove
Structure Plan. There is presently an
informal track which is on private
property.
This is recommended for inclusion
P2
Lookout
Point ( Mt
Stirling)
Maali Way to
Peppermint
Grove Terrace
15
$50,000
Formalise track to lookout from above
path. Due to the steep climb, steps
may be more appropriate or a
boardwalk type structure. Fencing both
sides will be required. Lookout
platform included in cost.
Constraints
The area is
heavily
vegetated with
challenging
terrain.
The area is
heavily
vegetated with
challenging
terrain.
This is recommended for inclusion
P3
Wave Walk
Peppermint
Grove Terrace
to the Beach
Car park
12
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$24,843
This is recommended for inclusion
May have
difficulty with
drainage in last
leg between culde-sac and car
park.
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Path No
P4
Road Name
Sand Dune
Drive
Section
Hayfield Drive
and
Peppermint
Grove Terrace
Existing setting
Score
6
Est. Cost
$13,447
Comments
Proposing an 2.1m path on northern
side of road.Connection from the
existing zig-zag path at the end of
Sand Dune Drive to the existing path
on Peppermint Grove Terrace.
This is recommended for inclusion
P5
P6
P7
Along
property
boundary in
beach
reserve.
View Ct to
Cape View
Beach walk
North to the
south of
Peppermint
Grove Beach
Ludlow Rd
North
The terrain is too challenging and
structural encroachments would
require removal.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
Unsustainable – would be subject to
annual erosion.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
Ludlow Rd North has very limited
clearance due to large Tuart trees. The
Peppermint Grove Beach to Bunbury
trail in the Trails Masterplan when
implemented will provide a link
between Peppermint Grove Beach
Townsite and Mallokup Bridge.
Peppermint
Grove beach
Rd to Mallokup
Rd
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
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Constraints
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Path No
Road Name
Section
Mallokup Rd
Mallokup
Bridge to path
across Bussell
Hwy
Wetlands
Walk
Stirling
Rd/Ludlow
Rd/
Peppermint
Grove Beach
Rd
Existing setting
Score
Comments
Trails Masterplan has already been
adopted. This path to be considered in
Trails Masterplan review.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
Along levee
bank between
small bridge on
Peppermint
Grove Beach
Rd to Capel
River.
Route between
Capel and
Peppermint
Grove Beach
Est. Cost
The Peppermint Grove Beach to
Bunbury trail will provide wetlands
experiences.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
Alternative for the Peppermint
Grove Bch to Capel trail,
instead of through the Avenue.
Concerns about remoteness in
case of accident with elderly
and children.
The Peppermint Grove Beach to Capel
trail route is already adopted. The
Stirling Rd/ Ludlow Rd route can
always be used as an alternative to
the trail.
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
To be considered in next review of
Trails Masterplan.
Forrest Beach
to Peppermint
Grove Beach
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
Disability access is not included in this
strategy; this may be considered by
DAIP. Covered in other costings.
Wheelchair
access to
the beach
This is NOT recommended for
inclusion in current strategy
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Constraints
7. Paths for consideration – Location Plans
7.1
Capel Townsite
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7.2
Boyanup Townsite
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7.3
Dalyellup/Gelorup
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7.4
Peppermint Grove Beach
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8. Implementation Plan
PROJECT
LENGTH
(M)
PATH
WIDTH
(M)
Spurr to Berkshire Road
301
2.1
344
2.1
Prowse Road (C3)
Extension of the existing Goodwood Path
heading south the Goodwood Estate
Korella Road to Brockman Road
135
2.1
House/Scott/Hutton Rds (C4)
Capel Primary School to Forrest Rd
Barlee Road (C5)
House Road to Footbridge
490
205
2.1
2.5
Roe Road (C6)
Merritt Street to West Road
245
2.1
Roe Road (C7)
Forrest Road to Challenge Dairy
241
2.1
West Road (C8)
Elliot Road to Roe Road
115
2.1
Merritt Street (C9)
Tucker Street to Roe Road
75
2.1
Tucker Street (C10)
Merritt Street to the End
363
2.1
West Road (C11)
Roe Road to Capel Drive
182
2.1
Public Access Way (C12)
Widdeson Road to Turner Street Laneway
80
2.1
ROAD NAME
CAPEL
Goodwood Road (C1)
Goodwood Road (C2)
SECTION
Comments
To be completed 2013 during
Capel Hardcourts
Redevelopment
Bond of $39,000 held from
Goodwood Estate subdivision.
This proposed 2.1m wide shared
use path will link to the existing
paths along Prowse Road.
This path will provide safe access
to the school during peak times.
This proposed 2.5m wide
concrete path will zig zag across
the unmake road reserve to
achieve universal access from
the school to the footbridge.
This will be aligned with a
proposed road joining Merritt
Street to Roe Road
This section of road yet to be
constructed.
PROJECT
ESTIMATE
PROJECT
SCORE
$43,051
16
$48,401
17
$20,695
9
$71,943
12
$64,688
12
$35,172
10
$34,259
9
$17,181
7
$10,553
8
$52,124
7
$26,807
6
$12,306
5
$18,234
$56,414
19
13
$16,896
$35,384
12
12
$42,162
9
$28,140
8
$98,483
33
$101,654
$101,228
$61,482
21
20
19
$19,141
$91,452
14
14
$206,185
$32,924
$28,331
$16,327
14
10
10
9
$60,562
16
$70,274
16
$73,723
13
$12,660
8
$15,842
19
$30,050
15
$24,843
12
$13,447
6
BOYANUP
South West Highway Railway Crossing (eastern
side) (B1)
Turner Street corner to Bridge Street across
from the Post Office
120
2.1
Penn Street (B2)
Thomas Street (B4)
Lincoln Street to George Street
Existing path to football oval entrance
391
108
2.1
2.1
Trigwell Road (B5)
Payne Street (B6)
Bridge Street to South Western Highway
George Street to South Western Highway
(upgrade)
Tavern to Hurst Road
249
288
2.1
2.1
200
2.1
Bridge Street (B7)
GELORUP
Bussell Highway (a) (G1)
Jules Road (G2)
Frances Road to Norton Promenade
Hasties Road to Frances Road
690
630
2.1
2.4
Jules Road (G3)
Bussell Highway (b) (G4)
Hasties Road (G5)
Frances Road to existing path
Hasties Road to Frances Road
Existing path to Bussell Highway
623
432
130
2.4
2.1
2.1
Bussell Highway (c) (G6)
Bussell Highway (d) (G7)
Norton Promenade to Sleaford Road
Sleaford Road to College Grove
645
636
2.1
2.1
Frances Road (G8)
Frances Road (G9)
Hampstead Street (G10)
Bussell Highway to Allen Road
existing path to Jules Road
Ducane Road to the existing path
234
152
110
2.1
1.8
2.1
DALYELLUP
Hornibrook Road (D1)
Norton Prom to Samrose Road
418
2.1
Hornibrook Road (D2)
Samrose Road to Maidment Parade
492
2.1
Norton Promenade (D3)
Hornibrook Road to Maidment Parade
519
2.1
Alleyway behind houses (D4)
Wake Drive to Nottingham Entrance
85
2.1
PEPPERMINT GROVE
BEACH
Maali Link (P1)
Maali Way to Peppermint Grove Terrace
103
2.1
Lookout Point (P2)
Maali Way to Peppermint Grove Terrace
100
1.5
Wave Walk (P3)
Peppermint Grove Terrace to the Beach Car
park
Hayfield Drive and Peppermint Grove Terrace
162
2.1
81
2.1
Sand Dune Drive (P4)
Proposed Budget Year
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
Row Colour
External
$206,185
$98,483
$61,482
$91,452
$0
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Council
$170,192
$225,916
$233,115
$224,675
$265,966
The Shire requires the approval
of the PTA which has been
denied to date. The Shire will
continue to lobby the PTA for
approval.
Replacement with 2.1m concrete
shared use path is proposed.
Replace cracked bitumen with
concrete
external funding requird
holcim-($33500) road
wide+($106000)
Verge requires filling
external funding required
external funding required
external funding required
There is presently an informal
track which is on private property.
Formalise track to lookout from
above path.
Proposing an 2.1m path
connection the existing zig-zag
path at the end of Sand Dune
Drive to the existing path on
Peppermint Grove Terrace.
Other contributions
$72,500
Total
$448,877
$324,399
$294,597
$316,127
$265,966
$1,649,966
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Appendix 2 Regional Plan showing Proposed Trails linking urban areas
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Appendix 3 Marking Matrix
MARKING PARAMETERS
CATCHMENT
LOTS
5
2
17
2
153
5
2
16
1
5
41
5
0
12
1
1
5
1
12
46.4
1
1
81
5
0
10
3
54.4
2
1
11
2
1
9
2
55
2
1
6
1
3
9
1
1
5
1
8
49
1
1
22
3
0
7
0
35
1
1
73
5
0
7
169.8
2
49
1
1
13
2
0
6
134
1
45
1
1
16
2
0
5
611.3
4
75.6
4
4
104
5
2
19
4
55
2
1
48
5
1
13
3
52.9
2
2
39
4
1
12
2
2
20
2
1
12
1
1
34
4
0
9
Extension of the existing Goodwood Path
heading south the Goodwood Estate
2360.6
5
Goodwood Road
Spurr Street to Berkshire Street
1948.6
4
Barlee Road
House Road to Footbridge
137.6
1
House/Scott/Hutton Roads
School to Goodwood Road
Roe Road
Merritt Street to West Road
377.7
3
Roe Road
Forrest Road to Challenge Dairy
343.9
Prowse Road
Korella Road to Brockman Road
297
Merritt Street
Tucker Street to Roe Road
West Road
Elliot Road to Roe Road
169.8
2
Tucker Street
Merritt Street to the End
59
West Road
Roe Road to Capel Drive
Public Access Way
Widdeson Road to Turner Street
Laneway
TRAFFIC
SPEED
MATRIX
104
Goodwood Road
AVERAGE
TRAFFIC
SPEED
PROJECT
SCORE
TRAFFIC
VOLUME
MATRIX
PUBLIC
SUPPORT
DAILY
TRAFFIC
VOLUME
CATCHMENT
SECTION
ROAD NAME
GEOMETRY
AND
TOPOGRAP
HY
45.4
1
4
60.1
3
30.2
CAPEL
4
BOYANUP
South West Highway - Railway
Crossing (eastern side)
Turner Street corner to Bridge Street
across from the Post Office
Penn Street
Lincoln Street to George Street
Thomas Street
Existing path to football oval entrance
Trigwell Road
Bridge Street to South Western Highway
Payne Street
George Street to South Western Highway
(upgrade)
Bridge Street
Tavern to Hurst Road
312.5
5
415
3
45.4
441.3
3
2
1
19
2
0
8
5
5
1
51
5
17
33
4
3
19
2
9
21
2
9
20
GELORUP
Bussell Highway (a)
Frances Road to Norton Promenade
Jules Road
Hasties Road to Frances Road
Jules Road
Frances Road to existing path
2
4
3
Bussell Highway (b)
Hasties Road to Frances Road
5
5
5
35
4
0
19
Bussell Highway (c)
Norton Promenade to Sleaford Road
5
5
1
28
3
0
14
Bussell Highway (d)
Sleaford Road to Centenary Road
5
5
3
10
1
0
14
Hasties Road
Existing path to Bussell Highway
2561.7
5
69.5
3
3
21
3
0
14
Frances Road
Bussell Highway to Allen Road
340.9
3
55
2
2
16
2
1
10
Frances Road
existing path to Jules Road
340.9
3
55
2
2
12
2
1
10
Hampstead Street
Ducane Road to the existing path
290
2
45
1
4
9
1
1
9
368.6
3
77.4
DALYELLUP
Hornibrook Road
Norton Promenade to Samrose Road
680.4
4
52.9
2
3
51
5
2
16
Hornibrook Road
Samrose Road to Maidment Parade
680.4
4
52.9
2
3
51
5
2
16
Norton Promenade
Hornibrook Road to Maidment Parade
2691
5
57.6
2
3
28
3
0
13
Alleyway behind houses
Wake Drive to Nottingham Entrance
304.5
3
43.6
1
0
25
3
1
8
PEPPERMINT GROVE BEACH
Maali Way to Peppermint Grove
Terrace
Maali Way to Peppermint Grove Terrace
423
3
67.7
3
3
34
4
6
19
Lookout Point
Maali Way to Peppermint Grove Terrace
423
3
67.7
3
4
34
4
1
15
155
2
55
2
3
32
4
1
12
14
0
25
1
1
23
3
1
6
Wave Walk
Sand Dune Drive
Peppermint Grove Terrace to the Beach
Car park
Hayfield Drive and Peppermint Grove
Terrace
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