Parks and Reserves Works
The City aims to provide and maintain high quality facilities for the local and wider community that support amenity, sport, recreation and biodiversity outcomes.
The City’s parks and reserves are being progressively hydro-zoned and eco-zoned to conserve water. The City is provided an allocation by the Department of Water and has to operate within that allocation while still maintaining parks and reserves for the community to use and enjoy.
The City also facilitates effective management of the Swan and Canning River foreshores and improves the amenity value and sustainable uses of all our public open spaces and foreshores.
Parks and Reserves Capital Works - 2026/27
| PROJECT | STATUS | FURTHER INFO |
|---|---|---|
| Coode Street foreshore riverbank restoration | UPCOMING | Stage 1 works begin in August 2026. Read more about the Coode Street Riverbank Restoration project. |
| Hurlingham Living Stream - Stage 2 Planting | COMPLETED | Read about the Stage 2 planting that has been completed. |
| Sir James Mitchell Park - Irrigation replacement | UNDERWAY | Stage 3 works began in July 2026. Read more about the final stage of the foreshore irrigation upgrade. |
| Hope Avenue Reserve - Playground replacement | UPCOMING | Read more about the new play space at Hope Avenue Reserve, that's expected to be completed in late-2026. |
Karawara Laneways | ONGOING | Read more about the Karawara Vision, including completed projects and ongoing plans. |
Current parks and reserves works
News Listings
Shifting sands pave way for new playground at George Burnett Park
From 27 August, clean fill from the Coode Street riverbank restoration project will be delivered and stockpiled at George Burnett Park to help construct a new playground planned for this financial year.
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Two years on: a greener approach to stormwater infrastructure
Two years on, the Godwin Avenue Sump and Henley Street Verge is delivering a greener, more biodiverse space and showcasing how urban greening can enhance stormwater infrastructure.
Foreshore birds sing praises of new watering station
A new bird watering station has been installed at Hurlingham Living Stream to provide a reliable source of fresh water year-round for native birds.
Young, green-thumbed volunteers enhance local natural areas
More than 55 young volunteers rolled up their sleeves during the July school holidays to help restore and enhance local natural areas in the City of the South Perth as part of a community planting program delivered in partnership with the South Perth Youth Network (SPYN).
Foreshore irrigation upgrade flows into final stage
Work is flowing into the final stage of the Sir James Mitchell Park irrigation upgrade.
