Linear Recreation Park

Component summary

The aim of this component is to remove the unused rail corridor infrastructure in the town centre to create a town site wide, linear recreation park.

In order for this to happen, the Shire of Manjimup has negotiated with the Public Transport Authority WA and Arc Infrastructure (formerly Brookfield Rail), for the removal of the remaining town site rail corridor infrastructure and to lease the rail corridor to the Shire for linear recreation park purposes.

A Linear Park Masterplan and design study exercise has been undertaken and implemented to capture recreational uses, pedestrian linkages and vehicle parking. This will be guided by the Town Centre Principles Plan to maximise the outcomes of the project.

Rail corridor works

A tripartite agreement between the Shire, the Public Transport Authority and Arc Infrastructure has been executed. The feature survey awarded and condition survey complete. The tripartite agreement conditions have been finalised.

Arc Infrastructure removed rail between Ralston Street and Ipsen Street in December 2017 and the railway reserve fencing has been removed.

Rail between Ralston Street and Ipsen Street has been removed and replaced with an asphalt path, an asphalt seal has been placed over the rail from Ipsen Street to Seven Day Road creating a continuing path from Blechynden Street through to Seven Day Road.

Lighting, seating and landscaping along the path has taken place and the path is being well used.

Manjin Recreation Plaza

Construction of the rec plaza was completed in February 2018.

Click here to view the concept design which was endorsed by Council in 2016.

Grass and picnic tables have been installed adjacent to the plaza as well as skateable seating.

Construction of a new 3 on 3 basketball court adjacent to the rec plaza is complete.

Removal and relocation of 'train park'

Complete, the area also houses a barbeque area and gazebo.