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May 2025
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New Lake Douglas footbridge opens

News Update 23 May 2025

Construction on the new Lake Douglas footbridge in South Perth is now complete, with the bridge set to officially open for public use today.

Parks and Reserve works Sir James Mitchell Park

City launches first-ever Community Lease Audit

News Update 23 May 2025

The City of South Perth is calling on all community leaseholders to participate in its first-ever Community Lease Audit to better understand and improve services for the many community groups and clubs that add vibrancy to the City’s neighbourhoods.

Cr Mary Choy resigns

News Update 21 May 2025

City of South Perth Councillor Mary Choy has announced her resignation from Council for personal reasons, effective immediately.

Volunteering

National Volunteer Week celebrates local legends

News Update 20 May 2025

National Volunteer Week held from 19 May to 20 May is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of more than 100 dedicated City of South Perth volunteers who help make this community such a great place to live.

Metro Inner DAP Meeting 22 May 2025

Public Notice 16 May 2025

A Metro Inner Development Assessment Panel (DAP) Meeting has been scheduled on 22 May 2025 at the Department of Planning, Lands & Heritage.

JDAP

The 2024 Backyard Bird Count results

News Update 9 May 2025

The results of the 2024 Aussie Backyard Bird Count are in.

Have your say on the draft Urban Greening Strategy

Media Release 7 May 2025

The City of South Perth Urban Greening Strategy is entering its final stage of stakeholder and community engagement.

Tender 1/2025 – Provision of Coode St New Public Toilets & Changing Places Building

Public Notice 7 May 2025

The City of South Perth is seeking the submission of a lump sum tender for the construction of a new public toilet building & changing places including all associated ground/ site works, service upgrades & connections to the surrounding curtilage of the new building.

April 2025

Animal Encounter Week coming to our libraries

News Update 30 April 2025

Families are in for a treat during Animal Encounter Week at the City of South Perth libraries, running from 19-23 May.

Libraries

New artwork at Box Gallery Manning explores South Perth’s natural wonders

News Update 29 April 2025

A new interactive exhibition by local artist Kristy Anne Campbell is now on display at Box Gallery Manning, celebrating nature, curiosity, and the delicate beauty of South Perth’s ecosystems.

Box Public Art