This page outlines the City of Belmont's environmental restoration and foreshore stabilisation projects, and maintenance taking place within the City’s parks and reserves. 

Current and upcoming projects 

Below is a list of current and upcoming works within the City. 
 

Activity	Location	Proposed Dates	Information
City wide weed control	City of Belmont	In August, November, February and May every year, City contractors will spray kerbs, medians and footpaths using 'Glyphosate', weather permitting.   The City also conducts spraying on verges to control African Love Grass twice a year, during the months of May and September.	Residents/ratepayers can register for the verge adjacent to their property to be left untreated with pesticides, by contacting the City in writing (by email or mail). The “No Spray” list only applies to local government road reserves and activities of City of Belmont staff and contractors.                                                                                          Registration to the “No Spray” list requires residents/ratepayers to commit to maintaining their verge in a weed-free condition.   On a periodic basis the City will request re-confirmation from those registered to remain on the list.   The City reserves the right to apply pesticides should the above conditions not be met.  To register complete the online form or contact the City's Parks team at parks@belmont.wa.gov.au For further information on the safety and use of Glyphosate please read the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) fact sheet.
City wide streetscape maintenance	City of Belmont	Verge mowing is undertaken six times per year; December, February, April, June, August and October.	As part of the City's Annual Maintenance Plan verge mowing activities will be undertaken in cul-de-sacs and verges along key arterial routes. Further information can be found on the verge maintenance and compliance page.
Temporary Path Closure	Rivervale Foreshore	For safety reasons, the foreshore path between Brighton Road and Tanunda Drive, Rivervale has been closed.	The path in one location has slumped, with the likely cause an underground spring. The City is liaising with the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH), as the land owner, to seek expert advice on a solution and to arrange repairs and reinstatement. At present it is unknown when the path can reopen. Further information will be provided on this page once available. Cyclist and pedestrian traffic has been detoured from Brighton Road, along Great Eastern Hwy towards Bilya Kard Boodja Lookout. A one way section of foreshore path below Ceresa Apartments is open, however there is no through access towards the City.  Please see below map for path location and detour.
Annual Powerline Pruning Program	City of Belmont	Pruning within the south side area of the City will be conducted 11 January through to 26 March 2021. Pruning within the north side area of the City will be conducted 29 March through 28 May 2021.	The City will be conducting street tree powerline pruning from January to May 2021. To ensure the City's tree pruning contractor has the required access please ensure that vehicles, boats, trailers and other potential obstructions are not left parked on the associated verges during the day. A small amount of leaf debris is to be expected following pruning.
Landscape Upgrade	Abernethy Road Median between Fulham Street and Kew Street	Stage one works commencing 2 February 2021, with an estimated duration of four weeks. Stage two works commencing 12 April 2021, with an estimated duration of two weeks.	Stage one works will involve the installation of an irrigation system and landscaping soil. Stage two works will involve planting and mulching. For the safety of road users and the City's contractors the two inside lanes of Abernethy Road will be closed during works (Mon-Fri). Traffic Management will be in place.
Playground Closure	Volcano playground	Week beginning Monday, 19 April 2021 to Friday, 7 May 2021. The playground will re-open on Saturday 8 May 2021.	The City will be removing the old toddler play equipment and installing new toddler play equipment with a rubber softfall surface. Volcano playground play equipment concept image is below.   Full closure of the playground is required for safety reasons. Alternative playground equipment is available at Tomato Lake, Oats Street, Kewdale. Your patience during implementation of these works is appreciated.
Street Tree Removal & Replacement Program	City Wide	April - June 2021	The City intends to remove 140 declining street trees within the streetscapes by no later than 30 June 2021. Replacement street tree planting will be undertaken in winter 2022 (subject to tree stock availability).