1. Wetland Buffer
The Plan focuses on retaining and increasing native vegetation, including an enhanced buffer to the Wilson Wetland area.
2. Events Pavilion
A dedicated events pavilion will be built here.
3. Events Area
The large turf area will provide expanded and flexible spaces for events.
4. Wetland Area
Opportunities for visitors to gain knowledge of the environmental value of the area will be included, while providing drainage to prevent waterlogging of the adjacent turf area.
5. Dog Exercise Area: Active Dogs
There will be two areas for dogs of different temperaments.
6. Dog Exercise Area: Passive Dogs
There will be two areas for dogs of different temperaments.
7. District Level Play Area
Here will be a new district level play area, around ten times the size of the existing playground and will include a range of equipment for children of all ages and abilities.
8. Junior Play Area
There will also be a junior nature-based play space, catering for smaller children.
9. New Toilet / Amenities Building
A new toilet block will be built and a new sewer system installed, which along with the drainage upgrades, will greatly reduce nutrients entering the Canning River (Djarlgarro Beeliar).
10. New Walking Tracks
Opportunities for further recognition of Aboriginal heritage and culture will be included across the reserve, acknowledging the area’s important cultural significance to the Whadjuk Noongar people.
11. Community Space / Pavilion
A large pavilion suitable for community gatherings, school excursions and other events will be built here.
12. Upgraded and Expanded Pump Track
We’re creating an expanded and upgraded pump track and cycle facilities, catering to a wider range of skills and ages than the current track.
13. Canoe Wash Down Area
An area for canoe wash down will be provided here.
14. Canning River Canoe Club Boat Storage
A boat storage area for the Canning River Canoe Club’s club boats will be located here.
15. New Car Park Area
Where possible, expanded car parking facilities will use sustainable materials and incorporate water-sensitive design principles.
16. Overflow Car Park Area
Where possible, expanded car parking facilities will use sustainable materials and incorporate water-sensitive design principles.
17. Expanded Car Parking Area
Where possible, expanded car parking facilities will use sustainable materials and incorporate water-sensitive design principles.
18. Biofilters
Vegetated biofilters will capture stormwater runoff from surrounding surfaces and then use natural processes to clean the water and process nutrients, while providing cooling shade.
19. New Canoe Drop Off Loop
A re-aligned canoe drop-off loop will be provided to allow easy access for users of the reserve to drop off canoes.
20. Canning River Cafe
The plan includes an expanded Canning River Café area, to be the subject of further community engagement and consultation.
21. Canning River Eco Education Centre
The plan includes an expanded Canning River Eco Education Centre, to be the subject of further community engagement and consultation.