Transcript
[Background music]
[Visual: Aerial view looking west over Heirisson Island, the Swan River and towards Perth city. Camera cuts to a side view, an overhead view of Boorloo bridge and then the narrator in front of the bridge].
Narrator: Say hello to Perth's newest river crossing, Boorloo Bridge.
It officially opened to the public on the 22nd of December 2024.
[Visual: a drone camera scans slowly around to face east along the Swan River. The Causeway Bridge, Matagarup Bridge and Optus stadium are in the background behind Boorloo Bridge.]
Narrator: It provides a safer way to walk, wheel or ride between Victoria Park and East Perth.
[Visual: Aerial views of Boorloo Bridge from different angles, followed by the Narrator briefly being brought into view, standing on the edge of the pathway, and then back to the aerial views.]
Narrator: The bridge spans across Matagarup, or Heirisson Island, on the Derbarl Yerrigan; the Swan River.
Fun fact, it's actually two bridges meeting over the island. and it's in multiple S-shapes.
The design represents the Wagyl, the rainbow serpent. A powerful part of Whadjuk Noongar culture.
To protect the local mature trees the bridge is built approximately 90 metres downstream from the original Causeway Bridge.
And for those prefer to walk or wheel around, there are segregated pathways for pedestrians and bike riders.
These paths also connect to pre-existing paths to Point Fraser, Heirisson Island and McCallum Park.
This remarkable bridge makes travelling smoother, safer and more enjoyable for locals and visitors.
Narrator: What can you tell me about this bridge?
[Visual: Narrator talking with Mike Kapitola, Project Director (retired), Main Roads WA – who are both standing in front of the bridge.]
Mr Kapitola: This bridge is unique in the sense that there was strong engagement with the Aboriginal elders.
All the meetings that we had with them, they told us their stories, the stories of this place, and out of these stories came five cultural themes that were integrated into the architectural engineering and the landscaping design of this project.
[Visual: The camera scans around slowly, showing the bridge from all angles.]
The shape of the bridge, which is the S-shape of the curve, which reflects the Wagyl, the spirit in the water.
Also, this is the only boomerang in the world that’s doing a role like this pylon on the bridge.
Narrator: What can you tell me about the work done around the bridge?
[Visual: The camera cuts to a view of the narrator and Mr Kapitola talking, then moves out to show views of the river landscape, plantings and two community members seated near the bridge.]
Mr Kapitola: This place is very unique in that the five cultural themes were integrated into the landscape design.
The landscaping itself comprises of something like 90,000 native plants that were placed strategically around the island.
Nearly 700 young trees were planted as well.
Narrator: You may also notice the amazing art installations when you walk across the bridge.
[Visual: View of the murals, followed by the sculptures.]
Narrator: Whadjuk Noongar culture is highlighted through multiple artworks, as well as interpretative, architectural and antique landscape designs.
All of which can be found at Victoria Park, Heirisson Island and one on Point Fraser. The next aspect that makes this bridge unique is the 17,000 LED cable lights.
[Visual: Aerial views of the bridge lit up at night.]
Narrator: Stories are told through visual displays using the featured lights best seen at night.
Boorloo Bridge stands out as being a destination, not just a bridge to cross.
To find out more about this amazing piece of infrastructure, or other major projects across WA, check out the Building for Tomorrow website.
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