Canal Rocks and Footbridge

Author

City of Busselton

Place Number

13486

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Location

Canal Rocks Yallingup

Location Details

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1997

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment	Current	11 Oct 2019

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Local Heritage Survey	YES	16 Oct 2024	Category 4	Category 4 These places are owned by the City and should be conserved, but special action is not required because the sites are mainly of historic and social value without built features. Some of the sites in this category are largely natural features and simply need to be managed in the ordinary sense of maintenance. Conservation actions may be limited to interpretation and/or site signage.
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	23 Apr 1999	Category 2	Category 2 These places are also important places in the Shire, and generally have built features as part of their significance. These places should be retained on the list and conservation encouraged.

Statement of Significance

• The place is of aesthetic value for its rugged coastal landscape that features rock formations that enable viewing platforms and opportunities to fish.
• The bridge and Canal Rocks have historic value for its association with tourism as a developing industry in the district and the rarity of such a structure in the south‐west of WA.
• Canal Rock and Footbridge is an important visual landmark that contributes to the community’s sense of place.

Physical Description

The footbridge sits amongst some rocky outcrop near the Geographe Bay. It is a meandering structure which enables visitors to venture further to capture views of the ocean and shore alike.

History

There has been a footbridge at Canal Rocks from the 1920s built by the Manager of Caves House, the bridge appears to have been extended by fishermen for their own use. In the 1950s, the structure that was present was found to be unsafe and that appears to have lead to the construction of a new structure. In June 1997, the footbridge was closed as CALM identified it unsafe for public use and a new $100,000 footbridge was constructed and opened in 1999 to enable fishing enthusiasts, visitors and locals alike to continue using the area along the Leeuwin‐Naturaliste National Park coastline

Integrity/Authenticity

High/High

Condition

Good

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	Transport\Communications	Road: Bridge
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Road: Bridge

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Other	CONCRETE	Other Concrete
Other	METAL	Steel
Other	STONE	Local Stone
Other	TIMBER	Other Timber

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

30 Apr 1999

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Approved

Last Update

03 Jul 2025

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.