The City of Canning is seeking feedback from residents and the wider community on a proposed road improvement project along Wharf Street in Cannington.
The proposed project aims to promote active travel, such as walking and cycling, by upgrading shared path facilities and improving road safety along Wharf Street, Cannington.
Key features of the project include:
Construction of a new 3-metre-wide shared path from Lake Street to Albany Highway, Cannington.
Future work will continue the path along Carden Drive and Civic Gardens to the river
9 New or upgraded pedestrian crossings
Installation of traffic calming measures, including raised platforms and median treatments
On-street parking bays
New trees to provide shade for path users and improve the streetscape
Posted speed reduced to 40km/h on Wharf Street between Albany Highway and Sevenoaks Street.
For more details, please review the attached plan or to discuss the proposal further, please contact the City’s Traffic Team via email at traffic@canning.wa.gov.au.
How to submit your comments
Please provide your feedback to the City by Monday, 16 November 2026.
Online form: Use the form below to submit your feedback.
Email: Send your feedback to the City's Traffic Team at traffic@canning.wa.gov.au.
This project is supported by four external funding grants, which include, Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) through the Western Australian Bicycle Network Grants Program, the Australian Government’s Active Transport Fund, the State Government’s Black Spot Program, and the Australian Government’s Urban Precinct and Partnerships Program.
The City of Canning is seeking feedback from residents and the wider community on a proposed road improvement project along Wharf Street in Cannington.
The proposed project aims to promote active travel, such as walking and cycling, by upgrading shared path facilities and improving road safety along Wharf Street, Cannington.
Key features of the project include:
Construction of a new 3-metre-wide shared path from Lake Street to Albany Highway, Cannington.
Future work will continue the path along Carden Drive and Civic Gardens to the river
9 New or upgraded pedestrian crossings
Installation of traffic calming measures, including raised platforms and median treatments
On-street parking bays
New trees to provide shade for path users and improve the streetscape
Posted speed reduced to 40km/h on Wharf Street between Albany Highway and Sevenoaks Street.
For more details, please review the attached plan or to discuss the proposal further, please contact the City’s Traffic Team via email at traffic@canning.wa.gov.au.
How to submit your comments
Please provide your feedback to the City by Monday, 16 November 2026.
Online form: Use the form below to submit your feedback.
Email: Send your feedback to the City's Traffic Team at traffic@canning.wa.gov.au.
This project is supported by four external funding grants, which include, Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) through the Western Australian Bicycle Network Grants Program, the Australian Government’s Active Transport Fund, the State Government’s Black Spot Program, and the Australian Government’s Urban Precinct and Partnerships Program.
