Our Environment

The City of South Perth recognises that successful management of the environment must consider the urban and natural environment and their interactions in a holistic manner.

The City is working in partnership with government and non-government agencies on a variety of environmental projects to manage and improve its natural areas, bush land and foreshore reserves.

Working with the state government and drainage utilities, the City of South Perth follows an integrated Catchment Management Plan  to address urban stormwater management.

The City is actively working to understand the potential impacts of climate change, and taking action to prevent those impacts wherever possible. 

Careful management of the City of South Perth’s public open space (POS) and the conservation of ground water is an essential response to a drying climate. The City’s parks and reserves are being progressively hydro-zoned and eco-zoned to address this issue.

The City of South Perth is home to nearly 400 hectares of urban forest on private and public land. There are over 100 hectares of natural areas with significant tree cover in the City including Collier Park Golf Course, Perth Zoo and the Royal Perth Golf Course.

Sustainability for the City of South Perth means enhancing the quality of life and prosperity of the community, and preventing the harmful local and global effects of its action through careful planning and decision making.