Repairs and remediation of sites affected by wastewater overflows continues following Friday’s (6 June) major burst on a sewer main in Spearwood. See updates from the Water Corportation.
From mid-June to mid-July, bin collection days are changing for select areas across Cockburn.
Essential breakwater and groyne works underway late April through August.
The new Public Waste Drop-Off service on Dalison avenue is closed on Wednesdays.
On Thursday 20 February, the public waste drop-off moved to Dalison Avenue.
The reuse shop will be closed on Sundays. The shop is still open Friday and Saturday.
The City maintains and protects the natural assets of Cockburn through natural resource management, sustainability initiatives and environmental education. Schools can access various education for sustainability programs and initiatives through our Wetlands to Waves Environmental Education Program.
Re-vegetation for Habitat Creation - planting, weeding, and litter pick-up excursions to enhance biodiversity in natural areas (K-12)
Saving Our Snake-necked Turtle – protecting local turtles through in-class activities, and excursions (K-12 Terms 3)
Coogee Maritime Trail - shore-based maritime activities (K-12)
Exploring Climate Change - half-day excursions at coastal and bushland reserves, seeing on-ground adaption measures (Y10-12)
Perth NRM Adopt-A-Beach program helps schools experience, learn about and conserve our coastal and marine environments with in-class activities and excursions (Y1-12)
An annual Environment Day Schools Festival - a whole-day event full of workshops and activities teaching students to celebrate and take responsibility for the earth. Includes bus transport (Y3-6).
Note: we can tailor other themed activities to your needs. Program booklets are available on request.
The City of Cockburn offers schools and early years centres the opportunity to receive a free 'planting for Cockatoo's' package with 40 local native plants for their school gardens during May. Schools and childcare/early years centres must register by early April and demonstrate that they operate within Cockburn and have appropriate use for the plants, as stocks and plant choice is limited.
City of Cockburn schools can access the Climate Clever program for free. Work together to reduce your carbon footprint through a guided process to measure, audit and act, which will help your school reach its sustainability goals and save money.
To find out more contact the City’s Environmental Education Officer by phoning 08 9411 3444 or email. Sign up for the online Sustainable Living eNewsletter to lean about upcoming sustainable events and news.