Wall fix almost ready for City of South Perth

The $2.3 million project commenced in August 2014 to replace the damaged river walls on either side of the Mends Street Jetty.

South Perth MLA John McGrath with the City lobbied the State Government to recognise the need for funding the repair work.

The Swan River Trust contributed $1 million to the project to replace existing walls and construct contemporary flatter capping for comfortable seating.

The new promenade boasts a pathway about five metres wide and includes programmable LED lighting to make it safer for pedestrians.

City of South Perth Mayor Sue Doherty said the site was already proving to be a popular day and evening attraction. “It is great to see the new promenade buzzing with activity throughout the day and well into the evening; it really created a fantastic family-friendly atmosphere.”

The City is well into the final stage of the project installing new irrigation and renovating and replacing turf.

The work should be completed over the next few weeks.