A new section of the Bindaring Park path network has been completed in Bassendean, marking another step forward in improving local pedestrian and cycling connections. The northern section now links the eastern part of Harcourt Street with Anstey Road, providing a more connected route through the park and surrounding neighbourhood.

The project is part of ongoing efforts to improve community infrastructure and make local open spaces easier to access. Paths through parks can play an important role in everyday travel, giving residents an alternative to using busy roads when walking, cycling or travelling short distances. The newly completed section provides an additional connection between existing streets and the wider path network in the area.

For people living around Bassendean, Ashfield and nearby neighbourhoods, improved pathways can make local trips more convenient. Residents may use these routes for walking, cycling, recreation or simply travelling between nearby streets and community facilities. The connection between Harcourt Street and Anstey Road is particularly useful because it strengthens the relationship between the residential areas and Bindaring Park.

The Town of Bassendean has been working on a range of projects focused on improving public spaces, recreation areas and transport connections. The Bindaring Park path project fits into this broader approach by providing infrastructure that supports active travel and access to green spaces.

Parks are an important part of the local environment, offering residents places to exercise, relax and spend time outdoors. Well-connected paths can make these spaces more accessible to people of different ages and abilities. They can also encourage residents to choose walking or cycling for shorter journeys, reducing reliance on cars for some local trips.

The completion of the northern section does not represent the end of the wider path network project. Instead, it brings another part of the planned network closer to completion and creates a more continuous connection through Bindaring Park. As additional sections are completed, residents are expected to have greater access to connected walking and cycling routes.

The Town of Bassendean announced the latest progress on 17 August 2026, confirming that the northern section was complete and linking the eastern section of Harcourt Street with Anstey Road.

The project also comes as Bassendean continues planning future cycling infrastructure. The Town has been developing a 10-year Bike Plan intended to guide investment in bike paths, shared paths and supporting cycling infrastructure across Bassendean, Ashfield and Eden Hill.

For local residents, the completed path section provides a practical improvement to the area's pedestrian and cycling network while also supporting access to one of Bassendean's open spaces. It is another example of small-scale infrastructure work that can have a direct impact on how residents move around their neighbourhood.