What will the cost be?
As part of the State Governments commitment to rehabilitating this area the State will ensure funding is available to support the implementation of the Rehabilitation Management Plan.
This includes a range of rehabilitation activities and community engagement actions. It is anticipated that the program will cost several million dollars over a 10 year period.
Who will be looking after this space?
The City of Cockburn currently manages the land under a service agreement with Main Roads. The land itself remains under the control of the State.
What is the timing for the Rehabilitation Plan?
The works relating to the Rehabilitation Management Plan have already commenced including weed control, fence and fire break maintenance, feral animal control, vegetation and fauna monitoring, revegetation, community education and planting events.
The project will run between 2018 and 2028, with the current Land Management Service Agreement with Main Roads renewed until July 2024.
Who do I call if I see rubbish being dumped or other activity?
Please contact the City of Cockburn Customer Service Team 9411 3444 or email customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au
Alternatively, if you see illegal activity such as dirt bikes or 4WD please contact the City’s Ranger Services on 9411 3444 during business hours. After hours contact CoSafe on 1300 26 72 33.
Is this still a road reserve?
The section between North Lake Road and Stock Road is still a road reserve. The tenure and land use of this area is proposed to be changed soon. This process is being managed by the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage. The indicative Concept Plan can be viewed here, submissions are now closed.
The section between Bibra Drive and North Lake Road is now classed as Parks and Recreation. The McGowan Labor Government has created an A-Class conservation reserve within parts of the Beeliar Regional Park. First flagged in mid-2018, all land owned in freehold by the State Government – north of Hope Road and west of Bibra Drive – has been amalgamated and set aside as a conservation reserve to be managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. The Beeliar Wetlands Bill (2021) has passed through both houses and is now law. It has allowed parts of the road reserve to be rezoned to Parks and Recreation under the Metropolitan Region Scheme.
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How will weeds and other issues be managed and by whom?
As part of an agreement with Main Roads, the City will undertake land management activities such as ensuring firebreaks are maintained, weeds are controlled, gates and fences are maintained. In addition, the City has appointed a Project Manager who is responsible for implementing all aspects of the Rehabilitation Management Plan.
How will Traditional Owners be involved?
The Traditional Owners have been engaged through the development of the 10 year Rehabilitation Management Plan. The Project Manager will regularly inform the City of Cockburn Aboriginal Reference Group and relevant elders about activities within the corridor. The Rehabilitating Roe 8 Advisory Committee also contains a traditional owner.
How will the community be involved in the decision making?
The Rehabilitating Roe 8 Advisory Committee provides advice on the implementation of the Rehabilitating Roe 8 Rehabilitation Management Plan. The committee meets monthly and consists of approximately 12 members from a range of community-based organisations, government departments, tertiary institutions and the broader community. Learn more about the current Rehabilitating Roe 8 Advisory Committee and access all the meeting agendas and minutes under the resources tab.
How can community get involved?
A range of community events occur in the corridor including guided walks, community open days and Nyungar events – guided walk, language and foods and community planting days. The events are advertised on the Rehabilitating Roe 8 events page and allow the community to learn about the project and feel connected with the land. A yearly Community Questionnaire is undertaken to allow the community to have their say about the engagement and progress of the project.
In addition, the Cockburn Community Wildlife Corridor and Karak Cooby Bushcarers regularly hold weeding and landcare mornings in the corridor.
Who do I speak to if I want more information?
If you require information at any time contact the Rehabilitating Roe 8 Project Manager at the City of Cockburn 9411 3444 or email customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au