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Posted on July 30, 2024

As part of a new subdivision in West Perth, Council is proposing to develop a park adjacent to Napoleon Street. A Landscape Concept Plan was prepared in early 2023. The Plan included a large open space informal recreation area (that will also serve as a stormwater detention basin), a picnic shelter, BBQ facility, a single cubicle toilet facility, a playground comprising an all-abilities swing, a nature play area, a multi-play structure for a variety of age groups, concrete pathways and landscaping.  The Landscape Concept Plan was released for public consultation in May 2023,  

In March 2024, the project was costed at $700,000. Council officers applied to the State Government’s Open Spaces Grant Program – Round Two – and were granted $127,695 on the 2 July 2024 to put towards the first phase of the development of Napoleon Street Park.

At the council meeting 22 July 2024, it was decided that Council commits to funding the remaining costs of the project through the next two years to bring the project to fruition.

For further details please contact Mayor Knowles on 0408 766 625