Three projects to improve bushland and waterways in the City of Gosnells have received significant funding from the Australian Government as part of the ‘Cleaning Up the Canning’ initiative.
The Australian Government has provided $1.13 million for restoration works along the Southern River south of Corfield Street, at Hester Park in Langford and at Anaconda Drive, Gosnells. The projects will be delivered between June 2026 and May 2028.
Mayor Terresa Lynes said the projects reinforced the City’s long-term commitment to improving the health and biodiversity of local river systems.
“The City is proud to be part of the broader Cleaning up the Canning initiative and to work with the Federal and State governments, neighbouring councils and other agencies to improve our local river systems,” she said.
“Restoring our rivers is vital for protecting local wildlife, improving water quality and creating healthier, more enjoyable natural spaces for our community, and for future generations.”
Member for Burt Matt Keogh said the local community is home to incredibly natural beauty, like the Southern River, and the Albanese Government is committed to looking after and protecting this wonderful asset for future generations.
“The Urban Rivers program has delivered $10 million to protect and preserve the rivers in our south-eastern suburbs, and I’m proud to be part of the Albanese Government continuing to invest in the health of our local natural environment,” he said.
Member for Swan Zaneta Mascarenhas said the Canning River is beautiful, and investing in its restoration to rebuild biodiversity, clean up waterways and improve wildlife habitat means this generation and the next can enjoy it for years to come.
Member for Bullwinkel Trish Cook said the work being done by the City of Gosnells will deliver long-term benefits.
“The Albanese Government is pleased to be funding this important program, which is improving waterways across the region,” she said.
“Cleaner, healthier waterways are not only great for the native plants and animals that call them home, but also for the residents, who love our local green areas and want to see them thrive.”
The Southern River project will be delivered through the City’s annual Give Our Bushland a Boost event on Sunday 21 June, and will include targeted weed control and the planting of native tube stock to restore biodiversity and support Black Cockatoos.
At Hester Park, revegetation and weed control works will improve connectivity with remnant vegetation within the Canning River Regional Park, enhancing biodiversity, habitat values and riverbank stabilisation. This work will form part of the City’s annual National Tree Day event in July.
At Anaconda Drive, an open drain area will be transformed into to a living stream and surrounding land will be revegetated to improve water quality, bank stabilisation, nutrient uptake and oxygenation. The project will also increase plant diversity to enhance habitat for local wildlife.
These projects form part of the broader Cleaning up the Canning initiative funded through the Australian Government’s Urban Rivers and Catchments Program. The initiative is being delivered with the support of the Cities of Armadale, Canning and Gosnells, the Town of Victoria Park, South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare, Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation, Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group, Water Corporation and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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