Beach access restored at Two Rocks

Mayor Tracey Roberts said the previous staircase was removed in October 2016 amid concerns for public safety due to beach erosion and structural damage.

“Our residents’ safety is a priority for the City of Wanneroo and we thank them for their patience over the past 16 months after the previous staircase was closed,” Mayor Roberts said.

“The new staircase will provide year-round safe pedestrian access to this popular beach and viewing platform,” she said.

The new structure is set back from the original location with steel piles driven into the underlying bedrock.

The staircase and viewing platform has an aluminium substructure and fibre reinforced plastic decking.

Mayor Roberts acknowledged that the project was made possible thanks to state government funding, driven by Attorney General and Member for Butler John Quigley.

“I would also like to extend my thanks to the Two Rocks community for their involvement during the public consultation phase,” Mayor Roberts said.

“This helped secure $250,000 state government funding through the Local Projects, Local Jobs program.

“The City was also successful in receiving $125,000 funding under the state government’s Coastal Adaptation and Protection grant scheme.”