The area at Northbank in the City of Fremantle where a river wall will be constructed.
The Cook Government is calling for expressions of interest for the next round of Riverbank funding for the rejuvenation of the Swan Canning Riverpark.
It comes as the State Government reaffirms its commitment to protect the Swan and Canning rivers by providing significant funds for rehabilitation and revival projects.
As part of the 2025-26 Riverbank funding, almost $620,000 will be shared by local governments, with more than $321,000 going towards the construction of a river wall at Northbank in the City of Fremantle.
It is among seven projects approved for funding as part of a program to which state governments have contributed more than $31 million for restoration projects over almost 25 years.
The ecological restoration of the Canning River in the City of Gosnells, foreshore restoration at Roley Pools in the City of Armadale and detailed designs for Hinds Reserve and Riverside Gardens in the City of Bayswater will also receive notable contributions.
The Riverbank funding program was introduced by the Gallop Labor Government in 2002 and any successful grant recipient must match State Government contributions. This has led to around $60 million being invested at more than 370 sites along the Swan and Canning rivers.
“The State Government has invested millions in helping to protect, rehabilitate and revive these areas through the Riverbank funding program and will continue to do so,” Minister for the Environment Matthew Swinbourn said.
“These vital projects help address health and environmental issues, ensuring the Swan Canning Riverpark continues to thrive.”
The Cook Government is now calling for expressions of interest for the 2026-27 round of funding, which opens today.
Managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), local and State Government agencies managing land in the Swan Canning Riverpark are invited to apply.
The funding applies to projects involving foreshore rehabilitation and protection activities, including revegetation, weed control and foreshore erosion management, as well as planning and design activities that support these outcomes.
Expressions of interest must be received by DBCA by 4pm, 21 April 2026. More information is available at dbca.wa.gov.au/riverbank.
