Recipients of 2023-24 Riverbank Funding announced

  • $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

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