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2 May 2025
Broome set for bike path boom

Broome is booming for bike riders with funding announced for four new shared paths.

The Shire of Broome has successfully secured $2.6 million in funding through the Western Australian Bicycle Network Grants (WABN) Program, which will support the design and construction of the following paths:

  • Frederick Street to Port Drive Shared Path: A 925m shared path along a key commuter route, linking the Broome Recreational and Aquatic Centre, Broome Pump Track, Broome Boulevard Shopping Centre, St Mary's College, Broome Senior High School and the new medical centre and childcare facility currently under construction.
  • Old Broome Road Shared Path: A 1km shared path between Roebuck Estate and Broome Senior High School and the Broome townsite.
  • Cable Beach Foreshore Access Path: A 280m shared path connecting Millington Road to the popular foreshore amphitheatre at Cable Beach.
  • Demco Foreshore Path: A 716m shared path (178m boardwalk; 538m path) linking Town Beach, in front of the caravan park, to Demco Park in the west.

All four projects will be built over the next three years. The Frederick Street to Port Drive Shared Path is the first to get off the ground, with construction commencing immediately, alongside the Frederick Street roundabout works. 

The shared path projects are part of the Broome Recreation Trails Master Plan, which aims to enhance the Shire's active transport infrastructure and improve connectivity for residents and visitors.

"This funding is a fantastic win for Broome, helping us create safer, more accessible pathways for all," said Shire of Broome president Chris Mitchell. 

"Whether it's students heading to school, families visiting community spaces or residents commuting, these projects will make it easier for everyone to get around town in a healthy and sustainable way."

The Shire of Broome previously received funding through the WABN Program for the Conti Foreshore Shared Path project. The resulting path, which links the Town Beach precinct and the Jetty to Jetty Trail towards Chinatown, has not only proven a popular bike route, but was also a winner at the 2022 Your Move Awards in the WABN category for its contribution to accessibility and public art integration.

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