Kent Street Weir Precinct

Shelter Replacement

A new shelter and picnic setting will be installed in replacement of the removed shelter north of the drop-off loop that was removed due to vandalism and its age and condition. Works will commence March 2024.

Kent Street Precinct Plan Stage 4 - Dog Exercise Area and Wetland Buffer construction

As part of the staged delivery of the Council endorsed Kent Street Weir Precinct plan, the City has progressed the detail design and scheduled the construction delivery of the Dog Exercise Area & Wetland Buffer (Stage 4).

Wetland Buffer

The City is working with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions to create an extension of the Wilson Wetland Buffer. This expansion aims to decrease pollutants and disturbances to the wetland, ultimately enhancing the area's biodiversity.

New conservation fencing and large areas of native plating will be created, with over 21,000 native plants to be installed in the area.

The buffer will help protect the wetland and add to the important ecological reserve that is the Canning River Regional Park.

To learn more, please download the FAQs (PDF 360KB).

Off-Leash Dog Exercise Area

Stage 4 will also involve building a re-aligned 5,500m² securely fenced off-leash dog exercise area, complete with new amenities like shelters, seating, a sand pit, a drinking fountain, and lighting.

There will also be air lock gates, a pathway and tree planting for future shade provision. Construction works will commence March through to June 2024.

To learn more, please download the FAQs (PDF 360KB).

Kent Street Precinct Plan Stage 5

The City is now working on the detailed design for Stage 5 of the Kent Street Weir Precinct plan.

Stage 5 includes building a district-level playground, a playground for younger children, connecting pathways, shelters, Canning River Canoe Club storage facility and various parkland infrastructure integrated with existing site infrastructure and pathways.

An important part of these works will be working to celebrate the sites Whadjuk Noongar culture throughout the parkland. This package of design work is anticipated to be completed in 2025 with construction set to take place in 2025.

Kent Street Weir Pump Track

The new pump track was finished in September 2022. It's designed to suit riders of all levels, from beginners to experts. There are also jump lines for those seeking a challenge. Common Ground, a top track builder in Australia, constructed the track.

They're experienced BMX and mountain bike riders themselves, so they rode the track as they built it, making sure it flows well and offers the best riding experience with its jumps and lines.

Noongar Cultural Heritage Management Plan (NCHMP)

A Noongar Cultural Heritage Management Plan has been developed for the Kent Street Weir Precinct plan area, which recognises the sites importance for Whadjuk Noongar people.

Consultation with Whadjuk Noongar representatives was undertaken to structure and develop the NCHMP around the direction and advice of the Traditional Owners, and to allow for Indigenous led management recommendations and suggestions for future use of the Precinct to align with the aims and objectives of the Plan (City of Canning 2020).

The City has since developed a Working Group – Djarlgarro Weir Group, consisting of Whadjuk Noongar traditional owner representatives to guide the City with cultural heritage and site development matters and move forward the Kent Street Weir Precinct Plan.

Community Engagement Update

The City completed community engagement for this project in January 2021. For more information, download the Summary Report (PDF 1.2MB) or visit the Your Say website.

The City is now undertaking an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan for the site to further recognise the sites Aboriginal cultural heritage and inform the final detailed design works.