Wellington walkway now open

THE new walkway at the Wellington Dam mega-mural opened for the first time over the Easter weekend, providing visitors a new perspective of the artwork.

The walkway, part of the $10 million Collie Adventure Trails initiative, links up with the 87 kilometre Wiilman Bilya trail circling the dam. Hikers will now be able to complete the five-day, four-night walk.

It stretches across the 367 me- tre dam wall, paving the way for different angles of Guido van Helten’s “Reflections” mural.

When completed, the Reflections Trail will include new boardwalks and lookout points for wheelchairs and prams, providing walkers a range of views.

Automated gates will also be installed and a Water Corporation road bridge is being built below the dam, allowing pedestrian and vehicle access across the riv- er. The walkway will initially be open on weekends, public holidays and school holidays, with it planned to be open daily by the end of the year.

“The new walkway and the wider trails project showcases Collie’s stunning surroundings,” Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said.

“This is the perfect opportunity to explore all the region has to offer.”