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 July, September, November, January, March 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 (only as required).	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 has been closed due to a section owned by the Dept Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) being undercut. There is no soil supporting the affected section of path, so it is not safe to allow public access due to the risk of the path collapsing.    The DPLH is currently undertaking repairs.  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. Please see below map for path location and detour.
Street Tree Planting Program	City Wide	May - September 2021	The City undertakes an annual street tree planting program to improve the City’s streetscapes and increase canopy cover. This includes replacement planting, requests for tree planting received from residents and planting on vacant verges identified in targeted verge audits.   The City’s 2021 street tree planting program commences in May and will run until September. Closer to the time of planting, the location for planting will be marked out on the verge, and a calling card will be left in the letterbox.
Playground Closure	Peachey Park	Commencing Wednesday 16 June 2021, with an estimated duration of two months.	The playground equipment at the Thompson Place side of Peachey Park will be upgraded. The upgrade includes removal and replacement of the playground with a nature play-inspired play space, installation of a barbecue and landscape works.  The design of the new play space includes equipment suitable for a range of ages featuring a rock cubby, climber with slide, triple swing, multiple balance elements, native planting, park benches and the continuation of the bike path. The playground will be closed during the upgrade works.
Landscape Upgrade	Adachi Park	17 June 2021 to 30 July 2021	Upcoming landscape works are to start at the commemorative gardens at Adachi Park.  The works are to occur around the Tea-house area only. Contractors will remove overgrown or weedy plants, the reticulation system will be reinstated and planting of iconic Japanese themed trees and shrubs and mulching will complete the upgrade. Pedestrian and cyclist access will be along Great Eastern Highway, away from the works area for the duration of upgrade. Detours will be well sign-posted. Please follow the signs and stay away from any works areas.
Barbecues Out of Service	Various Parks	Ongoing	The following barbecues are out of service until further notice: BBQ's 3, 4 and 5 at Hardey Park / Adachi Park BBQ 4 at Centenary Park The City is working to have the barbecues repaired as soon as possible.