A shared footpath and cycle lane has been finished at Slacks Creek, connecting Compton Road to a $3.2 million Greenlink environmental and recreation corridor.
Its centrepiece is a 32-metre pedestrian bridge on Compton Road which is the longest of its kind in the country.
It was installed during a delicate operation that saw parts of the bridge lifted by crane into position over 10 hours.
The project also delivers a shared concrete footpath, boardwalks and pedestrian bridges on nearby Allgas Street and Baker Street.
Cr Teresa Lane said: “The path previously was a little narrow and not suitable for both pedestrians and bikes. Now anyone approaching from Logan Road or Compton Road will be able to continue their journey along Slacks Creek in comfort.”
Cr Mindy Russell said the new link should make Greenlink more popular after opening last year.
“It has opened up the area around Slacks Creek. This new link should make it even more popular with people who want to exercise, relax, or make their way around the city without needing a car,” Cr Russell said.
The Greenlink corridor is nearly a kilometre long and boasts a pathway up to 4m wide in parts that connects Moss Street with Compton Road.
