Spanning 14.4km along the coast from Jurien Bay Marina to Hill River, the Turquoise Way is a multiuse path used for recreational purposes and sporting events.
The Jurien Bay Chamber of Commerce received $100,000 in funding in Round 2 of the RED Grants scheme to extend the path over the Hill River, activating a section of the coast that had previously been largely inaccessible. The RED Grant funding contributed towards the design and fabrication of the Hill River Crossing Bridge. Carried out over five phases, the bridgeworks were completed in October 2021 before being connected to the existing Turquoise Way path by the Shire of Dandaragan in early 2022.
Opened to the public in April 2022, the extension of the Turquoise Way has enabled the Shire of Dandaragan and local communities to further their support for active tourism, increasing the popularity of the path for sporting events including fun runs, half marathons and triathlons. Extending into a new section of the coast has also paved the way for future accommodation opportunities, such as camping or glamping.
The completion of the Hill River Crossing is considered the second stage of a larger project to extend Turquoise Way, linking Jurien Bay, Hill River and Cervantes over three iterations. The Commission will continue to support and advocate for the extension of the path, working with local, State and Commonwealth governments as part of its commitment to supporting regional development, attracting investment and promoting the Wheatbelt as the perfect place to live, work, visit and invest.
