The Department of Planning, Lands, and Heritage (DPLH) have notified the RR8 project manager that a consultant will be undertaking vegetation surveys commencing Friday, 29 July in non conservation areas of Roe 8 and Roe 9, starting in the west moving east up until North Lake Road. Vegetation survey will take 3 to 4 days… Continue reading Environmental Surveys – DPLH
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Community Open Day
Aunty Marie Taylor Welcomed community members to Country, sharing her stories and the significance of the land, taking special consideration in remembering the elders, past, present and emerging. Adam Peck, Rehabilitating Roe 8 Project Manager introduced the state-funded, community driven project and the progress so far. There have been many highlights and achievements over the… Continue reading Community Open Day
Community Planting Day 2
A beautiful day in Forrest Road South with a huge community effort and 1800 seedlings planted in under 2 hours! Around 50 community members joined us on Saturday, 25 June including City of Cockburn Councillor Philip Eva. Everyone did an amazing job and got everything planted at record speed. Be sure to check out the… Continue reading Community Planting Day 2
Land Management and Works Update
Powerline pruning by Western Power contractor has been completedWeed control ongoing, slowed down by rain and Covid effected contractor staffA dead flame tree near the end of Tait Place is being assessed. There is a risk of limbs falling on people, path and/or fence. Smaller branches to be mulched and trunk/large limbs left for habitat.… Continue reading Land Management and Works Update
Noongar Weaving Workshop
Community members joined local Whadjuk Noongar artist Sharyn Egan to learn about traditional animal totems and the importance to the Noongar community and were given the chance to create their own totems! The totems were created using straw and wool, providing attendees an opportunity to connect to country and discover binding and wrapping techniques. Attendees… Continue reading Noongar Weaving Workshop
Perth Waldorf School – Planting Day
An exciting school day for the students from Perth Waldorf School joining in for a day of planting. All the students did a wonderful job and contributed towards the rehabilitation of the Roe 8 corridor. A total of 700 seedlings were planted by the students in North Lake Road East section of the corridor on… Continue reading Perth Waldorf School – Planting Day