Verge Trees in Canning Bridge Petition

COMMUNITY WIN - February 2025

Reduced Planning Control Area preserves local tree canopy in City of Melville

The Cook Labor Government has declared a new reduced Planning Control Area (PCA) in the City of Melville that excludes private land and mature verge trees previously at risk from potential future road widening works along Canning Highway.

New five-year Planning Control Area declared for future Canning Highway upgrades
Reduced footprint responds to community concerns around impact of potential road works on mature verge vegetation and properties

See the Ministers announcement here

See the exclusive PerthNow article with Kim here

COMMUNITY WIN - January 2025

I am pleased to share an exciting update on this matter for the community.

Planning Minister John Carey has confirmed that the Cook Labor Government has formally protected the Applecross verge trees.

This announcement establishes a new reduced Planning Control Area (PCA) in Canning Bridge which excludes private land and mature verge trees which were previously at risk from future road widening.

In response to the community campaign which I publicly led, the updated PCA 185 protects the existing tree canopy along Sleat, Forbes and Kintail Road.

This outcome is a direct result of listening to my community and acting to represent you.

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MINISTER'S UPDATE - JULY 2024

In July 2024 the Honourable John Carely MLA, Minister for Planning, wrote to confirm that there is no longer any Public Transport Authority or Main Roads WA requirement for works, including tree removal on Forbes Road, Sleat Road and Kintail Road.

The Minister has confirmed that the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage have commenced the process of amending Planning Control Area 153, which will remove the planned road widening along these streets.

See the letter of support from the Hon Jonh Carey MLA, Minister for Planning here!

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COMMUNITY UPDATE!

18th April 2023

The Minister for Planning, Hon. Rita Saffioti MLA supports the views of the community with respect to protecting the trees along Sleat, Forbes and Kintail Roads.

The Minister is committed to working closely with me to retain these trees and has asked her agencies to review the need for widening these roads.

This is a positive step for our community – and for our campaign to save the verge trees along Sleat, Forbes and Kintail roads.

In June 2024 Hon. Rita Saffioti MLA passed on my letter to Hon John Carey, the new Minister for Planning for further consideration.

See the letter from Minister Saffioti here.

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Background - March 2023

It has come to my attention that the verge trees on Forbes Road, Sleat Road, and Kintail Road in Applecross may be at risk. These local streets have been identified for potential future road widening.

These trees are the heart and soul of what makes Applecross a special place to live.

I recently wrote to Minister Saffioti seeking protection for the trees.

Click here to read my letter to the City of Melville.

Follow this link for the City of Melville's response to my letter.

Their loss would change the face of the suburb forever.

If you want to save these iconic trees, then please sign my petition!