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New Fremantle Traffic Bridge becomes Walyalup Bridge ahead of official opening next weekend

The new Fremantle Traffic Bridge has been named Walyalup Bridge ahead of its official opening next weekend. More than 10,000 people are expected to attend. Walyalup is the traditional Whadjuk Noongar name for Fremantle. The bridge cost $596 million and opened months ahead of schedule. It will open to traffic later in the evening, after people have been able to walk across it. Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said the bridge will become part of Fremantle's identity for generations.

First Nations News· YesterdayBusiness

New Fremantle bridge will bear historic Indigenous name

The new Fremantle Traffic Bridge in Western Australia will be named Walyalup Bridge when it opens on November 1. Walyalup is the traditional Whadjuk Noongar name for Fremantle, and holds deep significance for the Whadjuk people. The bridge is jointly funded by federal and state governments and opens months ahead of schedule. It will be the country's first extradosed bridge, with two lanes in each direction and wider shared paths. Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said the name would become part of the site's continuing story.

Scenic Rim Region· A while agoCouncil

Bridge completion paves the way for community safety

The new Hinchcliffe Bridge at Kooralbyn, in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland, has been completed. The dual-lane concrete bridge includes a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists and replaces an older timber structure. The $9.4 million project was funded by the federal government, Urban Utilities and Scenic Rim Regional Council. Officials say the bridge will improve flood resilience and access for the community. The old bridge will stay in place to support sewer infrastructure while the timeframe for its removal is reviewed.

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New Fremantle Traffic Bridge becomes Walyalup Bridge ahead of official opening next weekend

New Fremantle bridge will bear historic Indigenous name

Bridge completion paves the way for community safety