- Six new urban forest restoration projects to be implemented over the next three years
- $925,000 in funding to be shared by six local government land managers
- Program extended in 2025 with an additional $1.85 million over two years
- Cook Labor Government protecting and restoring WA's natural environments for future generations
The Cook Labor Government is delivering new urban forest restoration projects across the Swan Canning Riverpark and its connected landscapes, backed by $925,000 in funding through the Urban Forest program.
This investment supports the Cook Labor Government's commitment to protecting and restoring Western Australia's natural environments so future generations can continue to enjoy the lifestyle and benefits afforded by WA's natural landscapes.
Successful recipients will partner with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) to develop projects, helping them meet urban canopy and biodiversity targets outlined in their strategic plans.
The program contributes up to two-thirds of each project's total cost. The six projects funded in this round are located in the cities of Gosnells, Armadale, Perth, Belmont, and Bayswater, and the Town of Bassendean.
The Swan Canning Riverpark Urban Forest program began as a 2021 State Labor Government election commitment of $3 million over four years and supported 20 restoration projects that included 41 hectares of weed control, 27 hectares of revegetation, and more than 500,000 new native plants.
The Cook Labor Government extended the program for a further two years in 2025, providing an additional $1.85 million to continue improving the ecosystem health, amenity, and community value of the Riverpark and surrounding urban landscapes.
The 2026-27 round of the Swan Canning Riverpark Urban Forest funding program is open now, with a further $925,000 of funding available.
Project proposals must be submitted by 4pm on Friday, 12 June 2026. For more information, visit dbca.wa.gov.au/urbanforestprogram .
As stated by the Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn:
"A healthy Riverpark contributes to environmental and community wellbeing, and by partnering with local governments, we're ensuring onground restoration work continues to expand.
"These projects build on the strong results from earlier rounds, restoring degraded areas, and expanding urban canopy with hundreds of thousands of native plants.
"The Cook Labor Government is continuing investment in this program reflects our commitment to protecting and enhancing Perth's natural assets for future generations."
Site title/location |
Partner |
Project intent |
William Lane Riparian Corridor |
City of Gosnells |
To connect previously restored areas of riparian vegetation to create an eco-corridor as a vital habitat buffer along the Southern River in Gosnells. |
Wungong River Urban Forest |
City of Armadale |
Restore a section of the Wungong River foreshore in Champion Lakes by controlling invasive species and revegetation with a diverse range of native species. |
Point Fraser Foreshore and Swale Revegetation |
City of Perth |
Revegetation of both the foreshore and the eight car park swales connected to the river at Point Fraser in Perth. |
Casuarina Lake at Garvey Park |
City of Belmont |
Restoring understorey and midstorey vegetation in an area of Garvey Park in Ascot, creating habitat to support local fauna. |
Bindaring Park North |
Town of Bassendean |
Revegetation and weed control around the living stream and surrounding bushland in Bindaring Park North, Bassendean. |
Maylands Foreshore |
City of Bayswater |
Revegetation and weed control in multiple areas along the Maylands foreshore to improve foreshore condition, habitat value and connectivity. |
