Contract awarded for new bridge at John Forrest National Park

• Advanteering Civil Engineers to build walkway and bridge across John Forrest National Park's Glen Brook
• Works expected to be completed by mid-2025
• Part of the Cook Labor Government's continued investment in WA's natural attractions

The Cook Labor Government is continuing to rejuvenate John Forrest National Park with a $5 million contract now awarded for an accessible walkway and bridge across Glen Brook.

Advanteering Civil Engineers will build the structure, which will offer visitors stunning views over the surrounding granite outcrops, Jane Brook and Glen Brook, and the Railway Reserve Heritage Trail.

It will also allow visitors to walk or cycle between the new West Ridge car park, expected to be completed by early 2025, and the future Park Hub.

Construction is due to begin early next year and is expected to be completed by mid-2025.

For more information about the work underway to transform John Forrest National Park, visit: https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/johnforrestimprovementproject

Comments attributed to Environment Minister Reece Whitby:

"John Forrest National Park is an iconic part of Western Australia, and it's exciting to see the key elements of this project coming together.

"Combining style with functionality, the Glen Brook bridge will not only provide a functional connection between key areas in the park, but it will also showcase its natural beauty by offering visitors sweeping views over the waters, granites and open forest.

"The Cook Labor Government wants WA's environment to be open and accessible, and that's exactly what we're doing with these improvements to John Forrest National Park."

Comments attributed to Kalamunda MLA Matthew Hughes:

"This is the vital link between the parking and the park.

"We're delivering, as we promised, a better experience all round for visitors to John Forrest National Park."