Black Swan Habitat Sir James Mitchell Park
The Black Swan Habitat provides improved habitat for native waterbirds while providing a retreat for bird watching, breeding, ecology, and learning.
Project details
Beach renourishment
Method: Artificially nourished
Sand source: Estuary
Sand placement: Visible beach
Frequency of renourishment: Every 3 years
General information
Approach
Beach renourishment
Geographic context
Estuary
Organisation responsible
Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions, City of South Perth
Primary objective
Coastal protection; Habitat restoration
Coastal hazard
Erosion, Storms, Flooding, Sea-level rise
Asset vulnerable
Built, Natural
Date of completion
2022
Cost ($AUD)
$1,900,000
Source of project funding
State government; Local government
Project approvals needed
State