- $1.26 million in grants for up to 20 restoration projects in the Swan Canning Riverpark
- Grant recipients to match funding dollar for dollar
The Swan and Canning rivers are set to benefit from $1.26 million in new funding for up to 20 foreshore restoration projects as part of the Cook Government’s Riverbank Program.
Funding focuses on projects that protect or enhance environmental, recreational, cultural and amenity values of the Swan Canning Riverpark.
The 2023-24 funding round will deliver $1,097,845 to 11 local foreshore land managers for 17 restoration projects. The remaining funds will be directed towards up to three partnerships with local governments to protect priority sites.
Since the Riverbank Program started in 2002, a total of $60 million has been invested in over 360 foreshore restoration project sites within the Riverpark, with the State Government contributing $30 million and local government matching every dollar.
As stated by Environment Minister Reece Whitby:
“The Riverbank Program has a strong track record of delivering positive outcomes for the health and amenity of the Swan Canning Riverpark and the communities it sustains.
“This year’s program will again support a variety of restoration projects aimed at addressing key environmental challenges along our riverbanks and benefitting the communities who use these areas for recreation and tourism.
“Congratulations to the successful recipients and I look forward to seeing the outcomes of their dedicated work.”
Table 1: Project sites to receive Riverbank Funding in 2023-2024
Site Title / Location | Partner | Project Intent | Funding request |
Point Resolution, Dalkeith | City of Nedlands | Bioengineering and revegetation | $46,172 |
Roley Pools, Roleystone | City of Armadale | Ecological restoration of the Roley Pools heritage walk trail Stage 3 | $45,000 |
Araluen Walk Trail, Goolamrup Reserve and Pries Park | City of Armadale | Ecological restoration of the Canning River in the City of Armadale | $41,614 |
Burslem Drive Bridge Downstream, Jacqueline Drive and Martin Riverpark | City of Gosnells | Ecological restoration of the Canning River in the City of Gosnells | $40,770 |
Manning Avenue, Gosnells | City of Gosnells | Ecological restoration including weed control and revegetation | $15,056 |
Point Walter, Bicton | City of Melville | Foreshore design and landscape plan for dis-used boat ramp | $58,800 |
Point Roe, Mosman Park | Town of Mosman Park | Embankment stabilisation and revegetation | $10,600 |
Shelley Rossmoyne Foreshore, Shelley | City of Canning | Erosion control works | $23,559 |
Attadale Foreshore, Attadale | City of Melville | Attadale foreshore boardwalk design | $24,140 |
Claisebrook Cove, East Perth | City of Perth | Riverwall maintenance works | $116,072 |
Bush Forever Site 443, Bindaring Parade, Claremont | Town of Claremont | Concept designs and management plan | $40,000 |
Ellam Street, Victoria Park | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development | River wall and path remediation | $264,480 |
Entire City of Melville Foreshore, Melville | City of Melville | Foreshore restoration strategy | $77,930 |
Arden Street Reserve, East Perth | City of Perth | Riverbank restoration and stabilisation design | $82,500 |
Prawn Bay, North Fremantle | City of Fremantle | Ecological restoration of wetland | $61,152 |
Bardon Park, Maylands | City of Bayswater | Foreshore and drainage restoration design | $100,000 |
Charles Court Reserve/Paul Hasluck Reserve/Sunset Foreshore Reserve, Dalkeith | City of Nedlands | Direct shore stabilisation and wall repair | $50,000 |
