A new $3.4 million, 145-metre timber boardwalk and 50-metre concrete connector path is to be constructed near Mandurah in WA to allow visitors to better view the thrombolites while protecting the surrounding fragile ecosystem.
The new structure, which should be finished by the end of next year, will replace the current boardwalk at Lake Clifton which was built back in 1996 and has reached the end of its designed service life.
The Lake Clifton thrombolites in Yalgorup National Park are among the oldest living organisms on Earth and form a threatened ecological community.
The new boardwalk has been designed to minimise environmental impact and reflect the site’s exceptional environmental and cultural values.
An artist’s impression of the new boardwalk at Lake Clifton. PIC: DBCA
Regional Development Minister, Stephen Dawson, said Lake Clifton was one of the very few places where people can experience living thrombolites on their doorstep, and the investment would benefit both regional tourism and world‑significant natural heritage.
“The Peel Regional Trails project is about connecting people to nature and local communities, while delivering high-quality visitor infrastructure that grows tourism, supports local economies and underpins sustainable regional development across the Peel region,” he said.
Yalgorup National Park, which is internationally recognised as a Ramsar‑listed wetland due to its unique ecosystems, attracts around 500,000 visits each year.
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Been there once and will definitely be back. A sensible Gov’t initiative to preserve fragile ecosystem.
We visited the Lake Thetis thrombolites and has to be said, not very exciting. I am pretty sure seen one, seen them all.
The Throbolites are an amazing asset to Mandurah and are a must see natural beauty.
While you are there visit the giant close by then drop into the Thorny Devel Brewery for an amazing meal. It’s a hidden treasure.
It well worth the visit while you are there.