Last year the Town was successfully awarded a grant of over $70,000 from the Water Corporation, administered by the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA), for the planting of trees in areas with low vegetation cover and high urban heat risk. This grant was the highest monetary value grant awarded across all successful local governments. 2021-2022 Local Government Urban Canopy Grant Program
After successful round one planting in 2021 in Locke Park, Gourley Park, along Marmion Street and St Peters Road, this Winter we will be planting in the Preston Point Ward, the Town's hottest area.
CSIROs Urban Heat Island Effect 2018-2019
This planting will not only improve amenity of the reserves for both the sporting and recreational users, it will increase biodiversity and ultimately reduce heat. Together with our consultants the Town has carefully selected suitable species and locations for the trees to ensure maximum user benefit, whilst preserving residential view corridors.
Verge trees help to create ecosystems that provide habitat and food for birds and other animals and they provide shade for pedestrians, improve the appearance of our streets and create corridors between natural areas for wildlife. Plus, tree-lined streets can also increase property values, reduce cooling costs and improve the overall health of the community.
The Town supports residents’ efforts in greening their streets and will supply and plant trees on residential verges free of charge at the request of the property owner. To request a verge tree, please complete and submit the online formbefore 31 May 2022.
Native Plant Sale
Our annual native plant sale commences on Monday, 2 May at APACE Nursery WA in North Fremantle and this year the Town is excited to give residents the opportunity to select up to 40 discounted plants (previously 10). Plus, as a resident of the Town you will be able to collect a FREE bag of native, FOGO derived compost. While stocks last.
The Town encourages residents to develop and maintain waterwise verges and gardens to provide a range of social, environmental, and economic benefits to the community. Residents can use the 40 waterwise plants from the Native Plant Sale for this purpose. Residents can also collect free mulch from the Fremantle Recycle Centre in Montreal Street, Fremantle.
APACE Nursery WA in North Fremantle is hosting an Open Day and you're invited. There will be stalls, workshops, nursery tours, specialist plant sales and more! Saturday, 30 April from 9am to 1pm, at 1 Johanna Street, North Fremantle.
**Please note the Native Plant Sale does not commence until Monday, 2 May.**
