Works begin on Shire of Harvey’s proposed 3.5km Cathedral Avenue upgrade and shared path in Leschenault

Wheels are in motion after works on the proposed 3.5km Cathedral Avenue upgrade and shared path began last week, with the first stage expected to be completed in the coming months. The proposed pathway in Leschenault will connect the northern section of Cathedral Avenue to Buffalo Road by linking the existing path, which Shire of Harvey president Paul Gillett said would improve safety and connectivity in the area. “The proposed pathway will provide a safe and picturesque link for touring cyclists from the Forrest Highway into the Shire’s path network, and onto facilities in Australind, Treendale and further afield into Bunbury,” Mr Gillett said. “Road upgrade works from Australind Road to Buffalo Road consist of road widening and traffic calming works to mitigate speeding along Cathedral Avenue.” Works will be staged over three years, with the first stage — the construction of a shared path from Lofthouse Drive to Buffalo Road — expected to be completed in March 2022. At the same time, there will be road upgrade works on Cathedral Avenue from Australind Road to Buffalo Road — including road -widening and traffic-calming works. The Shire said the pathway project was identified in the Shire of Harvey’s Local Bike Plan in 2012, the Department of Transport’s Bunbury Wellington Cycle Plan 2050 and in the short and long-term capital works program. Traffic management will be in place for the duration of the works, and the Shire apologised for any inconvenience during the period.