Micro wetland to improve biodiversity
A drainage site in Morley will be transformed into a micro wetland thanks to a partnership between the City and Water Corporation.
The project is part of the City's multi-award winning Bayswater Brook Catchment Management Project, which aims to improve the quality of water entering our drains before it flows into the Swan River.
Located at Peters Place Reserve, the wetland will continue serve its purpose as a flood prevention site, while providing a community asset with significant environmental benefits.
City of Bayswater Mayor Dan Bull said the wetland will be a major improvement to the area.
"What was a fenced off, tired-looking space, will now be an attractive micro wetland complete with native sedges and rushes, providing habitat for birds, frogs, and other wildlife.
"Designed to mimic a natural wetland, the site will play an important role in cleaning stormwater as it flows through our city landscape. By providing a cooling effect, the wetland will also contribute to our climate change resilience.
"In addition to environmental benefits, revitalisation projects like this one have been known to increase the value of surrounding properties. It's a great outcome all-round."
The Morley Activity Centre is located within the catchment of the Bayswater Brook - the fifth highest contributor of nutrients into the Swan River. The area has been identified as a priority water quality improvement site. Peters Place Reserve follows the success of living streams completed last year at Russell Street Park and Jakobsons Way.
"The City is proud to partner with the State Government through the Water Corporation and their Drainage for Liveability Program to transform another drainage site in Morley," said Mayor Bull.