The City of Gosnells is preparing its own future with a new production nursery, with plans to grow thousands of trees and seedlings every year as part of a major push to create a cooler, greener city.
The City has committed $400,000 in its 2025/26 Budget towards the nursery, which will produce 9,500 trees and more than 100,000 seedlings annually for use in local reserves, parks and nature reserves.
Mayor Terresa Lynes said the project would support the City’s goal to increase urban canopy coverage on City-managed land to 30 percent by 2040.
“The City of Gosnells already plants thousands of trees and tube stock annually to cool our suburbs, improve biodiversity and create more pleasant environments for residents and visitors.”
The City currently buys plants from private suppliers, but recent years have seen challenges with availability and rising competition for stock.
“The new nursery will allow the City to grow species suited to local conditions, reducing our dependence on the private market and avoiding competition for stock,” Mayor Lynes said.
“In addition to the environmental benefits, any excess plants the City does not use will be sold, helping to further reduce costs.”
The nursery is one of several sustainability projects the City is working on. Other initiatives include energy audits, electric vehicle upgrades, irrigation improvements and the switch to renewable energy sources.
More information about the City’s sustainability program is available at gosnells.wa.gov.au.
