Artist impression of the Gloucester Tree's new lookout platform once complete.
The Gloucester Tree was closed to climbing in 2023 when an engineering assessment identified structural issues with the platform at the top of the tree.
As part of the Cook Labor Government’s Outdoor Adventure Tourism package, $3 million is being invested in these trees to upgrade the platforms and reopen the trees to climbing.
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is working closely with engineers, arborists and other specialists to design and construct an upper tree canopy experience at Bicentennial Tree and an in-canopy platform at the Gloucester tree over the next 12 to 18 months.
While we take care of these much-loved trees, check out the thrilling Aerial Adventure Pemberton high ropes course for some adrenalin packed fun!
In other good news, the Bicentennial Tree in Warren National Park is open for climbing to the first platform which is 20m above the forest floor.
Work completed
- removal of previous Gloucester Tree and Bicentennial Tree structures
- tree health inspections and retrenchment pruning on Gloucester and Bicentennial Tree
- new Gloucester Tree platform design completed
- new Gloucester Tree construction contract awarded
Work underway
- Gloucester Tree and platform fabrication
- Bicentennial Tree design development
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Investigation and design planning
An engineering assessment identified structural issues with the platforms at the Gloucester and Bicentennial Trees that required their closure to climbers.
Bicentennial Tree reopened
Following the completion of upgrades to the new lookout platform, the Bicentennial Tree reopened for climbing.
Contract awarded for Gloucester Tree
DBCA engaged local Manjimup contractor Precision Contracting Pty Ltd to deliver the new look out platform at the Gloucester Tree and is anticipated to reopen for climbing at the end of 2025.
