Abandoned buildings on Forrest Road, Hamilton Hill

The City's response to 9 News about abandoned buildings on Forrest Road, Hamilton Hill, 19.5.26

The City of Cockburn shares the community’s concerns and frustrations around safety at the Forrest Road site and has long advocated with Main Roads WA (MRWA) to ensure the area is properly managed.
 
The site, which includes abandoned buildings comprising former shire offices and community spaces, is owned and managed by MRWA, with enforcement matters handled by WA Police.
 
The City does not control the site or enforcement around anti-social behaviour in the area but is continuing to work constructively with MRWA and WA Police.
 
An example of this is a goodwill agreement to deploy a City-owned mobile CCTV trailer to the area as an extra layer of security to assist MRWA and WA Police as they work to make this area safer for our community.
 
The City continues to be in contact with schools in the area to listen to their concerns and help them understand the City’s role. We will continue to communicate any necessary updates.