Stuart Henry (Hasluck, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

This Sunday, 4 March, is Clean Up Australia Day. Every year hundreds of thousands of Australians give freely of their time to help clean up their local environment. In my electorate of Hasluck, all three local governments have been enthusiastic supporters of this very important opportunity. The City of Swan has nominated the Helena River and Olive Grove Precinct in Guildford. The riverbanks need a good clean-up before winter rains wash rubbish down into the Swan River. Mr Rob Winchester is the coordinator, and he is looking for volunteers. The Shire of Kalamunda are focusing on the Lower Lesmurdie Falls Regional Park, with coordinator Ruth Haynes organising volunteers to clean up this beautiful 56-hectare reserve.

The City of Gosnells is organising a community clean-up at Pioneer Park, with Mr Toby Rees coordinating volunteers for this activity. Pioneer Park is a beautiful area along the banks of the Canning River and has become the centrepiece of the city’s redevelopment. Indeed, the Prime Minister, only last week, opened the recently completed treetop walk that demonstrates the natural beauty of this area. Along with many residents and local councillors, I share pride in this area.

Clean Up Australia Day encourages not just a sense of pride in our environment but also a strong sense of being part of the community. I encourage all residents of Hasluck to participate in this great opportunity to clean up our environment. The Pioneer Park clean-up starts— (Time expired)