Hurlingham Living Stream enters Stage 2

Stage 2 of the Hurlingham Living Stream project is now underway, marking the next phase of the conservation initiative which is part of the Swan Canning Riverpark Urban Forest program. 

Following the successful completion of Stage 1 in August 2025 - which included turf removal, drainage reconstruction, pathways installation and planting - Stage 2 of the $925,708 project began in February.

Supported by $602,350 from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, the project will transform the Hurlingham open drain and surrounding grass areas at Sir James Mitchell Park into a planted living stream that naturally filters stormwater.  

Around 20,000 additional native shrubs, rushes, and sedges will be planted to improve water quality , boost biodiversity and create a thriving habitat for a variety of wildlife, including the black swan, sacred kingfisher, snake-necked turtle, motorbike frog, and the rakali (Australian water rat). 

The project is expected to be completed in August 2026 and is one of the many ways the City is  enhancing the Sir James Mitchell Park foreshore for residents and visitors. 

While the City aims to keep disruptions to a minimum, park users are asked to be mindful of fencing and  signage on pathways.