Premiere Colin Barnett announces the redevelopment at Scarborough Beach. Picture: Kerris Berrington Source: PerthNow <\/p>\n
THREE Perth beaches will be revamped with a $70 million state government investment that will see roads realigned to keep heavy traffic away and picnic areas established. <\/p>\n
An initial contribution of $30 million has been provided to transform Scarborough beach and its surrounding areas. <\/p>\n
Up to $40 million has also been set aside for the realignment of Curtin Avenue, south of the Marine Parade roundabout in Cottesloe, which will assist Leighton and Port beaches. <\/p>\n
Premier Colin Barnett said the Scarborough works would include the beachfront, as well as the entire precinct through a collaboration between the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority, the City of Stirling and the private sector. <\/p>\n
\"Scarborough is a favourite tourist destination, but the area has recently suffered from a lack of new investment and a poor reputation, so this decision will help fulfil its enormous potential as one of the nation's best beaches,\" he said. <\/p>\n
Works will include new pedestrian promenades along the beachfront, cycling paths, landscaping, a children's playground, public art, fitness equipment, barbecues, seating and shade along the beach, and improvements to access and car parking. <\/p>\n
Mr Barnett said realigning Curtin Avenue, so it ran along the railway line and drew heavy traffic away from Leighton and Port beaches, would also open up more land. <\/p>\n
\"While there have been many improvements in the last decade at Leighton Beach, the Leighton Marshalling Yards remain a barren wasteland and potential danger for beachgoers,\" he said. <\/p>\n
\"The realignment of Curtin Avenue south of the Marine Parade roundabout will completely open up the area and bring back families and beachgoers to a revitalised beachfront. <\/p>\n
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