Dwaarlindjirraap Suspension Bridge

The Dwaarlindjirraap suspension bridge crosses the Murray River close to the Baden Powell camp ground and forms the central element of the Dwellingup Adventure Trails experience, a 30km+ dedicated single track mountain bike trail and upgrade of 8km of the existing Munda Biddi Trail. The bridge is located in a natural setting within a National Park and forms part of an emerging tourism economy,in addition the Murray River has significant aboriginal cultural heritage value.
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The bridge enables a new experience of the Murray River, an opportunity to engage with the river and the dynamics of the surrounding environment. Movement and exposure to the elements are carefully considered and balanced with requirements for safety and significant visitor numbers with differing accessibility needs.
At 105M long the technical aspects of the bridge are carefully considered with the main towers and bridge balusters to provide structural robustness with form and detailing complementing the natural surroundings, with repetition of elements driving innovation and economy.
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Primary bridge forms enabled minimal interference to existing flora and fauna while respecting the river edge and sites of cultural significance. Materials were selected based on their durability and capacity to be recycled. Weathering steel is uncoated and therefore there are no ongoing VOC emissions post installation or annual maintenance. Positive social and economic outcomes for locals and visitors alike are central to the whole trails project. The completed bridge and the overall trails project have been received extremely positively and was pivotal in Dwellingup winning the Australian Tourism Awards, Top Tiny Tourist Town 2023.