Footpaths
In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995, the City of Fremantle seeks to maintain a footpath network on land under its care and control that is safe, accessible, and well maintained for community use.
Why is there no footpath along my street?
Where reasonably practicable on the grounds of sustainability and physical space, footpaths are to be constructed on both sides of the street. Footpaths may be omitted from one side of the street where:
- There is no development fronting that part of the street;
- Topography or vegetation precludes provision for a footpath (i.e. tree avenues, power poles);
- Vehicle speeds are low i.e less than 40 km/h;
- Future traffic volumes will be less than 300 vehicles per day and;
- Where the street does not connect or contact land uses which generates high levels of pedestrian activity.
Contact our facilities and assets officer on 08 9432 9948.
Can you install a new path in my street?
The City of Fremantle has a footpath replacement program. To find out if your area is on the current program, contact our facilities and assets officer on 08 9432 9948.
What do I do if the footpath on my street needs repairing/maintenance?
You will need to contact the City of Fremantle to have the footpath inspected and repaired as necessary. Contact our city works team on 08 9432 9666.
When will my paving slab footpath be upgraded?
Footpaths are regularly inspected and condition rated, which is a risk and deterioration based assessment. Where the condition rating of a footpath falls between 6 and 10 on the ten point footpath condition rating scale, it will be placed on the planned replacement program.
Contact our facilities and assets officer on 08 9432 9948.
Can I construct my own footpath?
In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995, the City of Fremantle seeks to maintain a footpath network on land under its care and control that is safe, accessible, and well maintained for community use. If you would like to make a request for the construction of a new concrete footpath, contact our facilities and assets officer on 08 9432 9948.
My footpath is damaged, what do I do?
Contact our city works team on 08 9432 9999 and we will inspect the damage and arrange for repairs to be carried out.
How wide should a path be?
Ideally, the minimum clearance from obstructions along the footpath should be 1.2 m to ensure universal access is maintained.
Can I ride my bike on the footpath?
A rider of a bicycle who is 12 years of age or older shall not ride on a footpath that is not a shared path or a separated footpath. People over the age of 12 are not allowed to ride on a path unless it is signed as a shared path, by means of pedestrian and bicycle logos, however this is currently under review. Visit the Perth bicycle network website.