Both in name and design, the Boorloo Bridge across Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) recognises Noongar history.

Officially opened last week, the six-metre wide, kilometre-long structure connects Point Fraser on the edge of the CBD over Matagarup (Heirisson Island) to Victoria Park on the southern banks.

At either end are large acknowledgments to thousands of years of history and culture.

The city side features a 52-metre high pylon depicting a boomerang, with duel 46-metre digging stick pylons pointing skyward at the other end.

Main Roads WA said an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan was in place for construction, with Elders advisory group meetings held since 2021.

17,000 LED lights aid the visual, with around 3,000 pedestrians and cyclists expected to be deferred from the Causeway Bridge to utilise the new structure.

"Boorloo Bridge recognises Boorloo as the Noongar name for Perth and the design has embedded Whadjuk Noongar cultural recognition, acknowledging the Aboriginal heritage significance of Heirisson Island and the Swan River," the WA government said in a statement.

The group is named Matagarup Elders Group (Matagarup meaning "a place where the river is only leg deep").

Artworks across the length of the bridge also recognise the area's history - Derbarl Gordo Bodja (River Island of Birth) shield and yooral, Moorditj Koort (Strong Heart), murals of Noongar warriors including Yagan, Moorditj Ngaangk (Strong Mother) and Six Seasons, and Wanna/Booka (Digging Stick and Cloak) and Ni (Listen) Wongi (Talk) male and female cultural item sculptures.

"Delivery of this spectacular piece of infrastructure is a game changer for our community, ensuring Victoria Park, Matagarup (Heirisson Island) and Boorloo (Perth City) are more connected than ever before," member for Victoria Park Hannah Beazley said.

"Not only will the improved safety and amenity of Boorloo Bridge encourage more people to walk, wheel and ride across the Swan River but the structure is set to become a defining landmark that we can all be proud of.

"Significant landscaping works have also transformed the public areas around the bridge with about 100,000 new plants, trees and shrubs added, as well as new seating, rest areas and public art creating welcoming spaces for the community to enjoy."

WA Minister for Transport Rita Saffioti said the bridge is "desperately needed piece of critical infrastructure" and "will be an iconic landmark on the Swan River", while Minister for Lands and member for Perth believes "Boorloo Bridge will significantly enhance connectivity, safety, and amenity".

100,000 new green additions were planted in the areas around the bridge.

It's estimated around 700 jobs have been created.