The Swan River pedestrian bridge connecting East Perth with Optus Stadium will be officially named Matagarup Bridge.
The name recognises the cultural significance of the immediate Swan River area to the Whadjuk community.
Matagarup is the name given by traditional land owners to the area around Heirisson Island, meaning a place where the river is only leg deep, allowing it to be crossed.
The naming of Matagarup Bridge was decided following consultation with the Whadjuk Working Party (WWP), through the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council.
When nominating names for consideration, the WWP was asked to consider the significance of the river and surrounding area to the Whadjuk community.
Matagarup was one of three names nominated by the WWP for consideration by the Government, based on its meaning for the local area.
The soon to be opened Yagan Square is another major metropolitan area project given an Aboriginal name, paying tribute to Noongar leader Yagan.