New path to show off Augusta's spectacular scenery
The natural charms of Augusta will be on show for everyone thanks to the construction of a universal path that will take in some of the town’s most spectacular scenery.
Almost four kilometres of path is planned between Flinders Bay Caravan Park and the town’s Ellis Street jetty.
Project manager Stephen Smith said the path would allow for people in wheelchairs or pushing prams to enjoy the strip, which took in coastline, bays, sedges of peppermint trees and groves of paperbark.
“It’s one of the feature walks of the area and this path will make it accessible to everyone,” he said.
“In the future we hope to put in signage pointing environmental and historical highlights along the way.”
Mr Smith, a resident of the area, is working with the Augusta Margaret River shire to complete the project by the middle of the year.
He said the work had been the result of efforts by council with funding contributions from the State Government through the Regional Development Scheme, as well as the Country Pathways and Envirofund grant schemes.
“There has also been a huge amount of community input into this project,” he said.
Augusta Community Development Association chairman Peter Toy said the path would raise awareness of the attractions the town had to offer.
“A lot of people are not aware of how beautiful this area is, even though it is right on our doorstep” he said.
Augusta Chamber of Commerce president Simon Williams said the project fitted perfectly with the Chamber’s vision for the town.
“From a chamber point of view anything that attracts visitors, business and contributes to the economy is very welcome,” he said.