Senator The Hon Murray Watt, Minister for the Environment and Water
Zaneta Mascarenhas MP, Member for Swan
The Albanese Government is investing $500,000 to help the Town of Victoria Park transform the Kent Street Sand Pit into a Banksia Woodland and cultural restoration site.
The commitment, made by the Albanese Labor Government during the 2025 election campaign, will restore vital bushland and habitat for native species, including the threatened black cockatoo.
Locals and visitors will benefit from the installation of universal access ramps and viewing decks. And the project will also include the installation of yarning circles, which have been designed in consultation with Aboriginal Elders, improving connection to the area's Indigenous heritage.
The funding is part of the Australian Government's Local Environmental Projects Program that is protecting and improving our environment and heritage.
Minister for the Environment and Water, Murray Watt said the program is improving biodiversity and supporting communities to connect and care for nature and cultural heritage.
"This project will make the area more inviting for people and wildlife alike," Minister Watt said.
"The Albanese Government is pleased to invest in projects that will boost community connection while protecting much loved native threatened species."
Member for Swan, Zaneta Mascarenhas said the project reflects the Albanese Government's commitment to improving nature.
"This project expands habitat for black cockatoos while creating a space for families to connect with nature in Victoria Park."
"This is a win for the Friends of Jirdarup - a passionate local group that never gave up on restoring this old landfill site next to a reserve."
"We want local kids to grow up with nature on their doorstep, and rehabilitating this land means more habitat, more trees, and more places to explore."
