WARNDOOLIER (FORMERLY BANKS RESERVE)

The Banks Reserve Master Plan outlines a vision for the City’s waterfront reserve in Mt Lawley. Adopted in 2019, the plan includes improvements to its connection with the Swan River, play spaces and active recreation, accessibility, environmental outcomes and community facilities.

About Warndoolier (formerly Banks Reserve)

Warndoolier sits on the Swan River foreshore in Mt Lawley. It covers approximately 3.5 hectares and is bound by Joel Terrace, the Old East Perth Power Station, and the Tony Di Scerni wetlands. Warndoolier is a place of natural beauty, Aboriginal cultural significance, and is the City’s only riverside reserve.

Projects happening now

River Journeys Interpretation Node

Now complete

Visitors to Banks Reserve can enjoy a peaceful new space along the river with the completion of the River Journeys Interpretation Node.

Designed to honour the land and its history, the new space offers somewhere to rest, learn and connect with the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River). It features a unique timber design with seating, artwork and panels that showcase history and Whadjuk Aboriginal cultural stories.

The project has been a collaboration between the City of Vincent and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).

 

Walter's Brook crossing

Now complete

A new footbridge across Walter's Brook is now complete. 

The bridge allows direct access to and from the playground, car park and toilets. New footpaths have also been built to further improve connections.

Constructed from steel and timber, the bridge is designed to blend with the natural surroundings. Native trees and shrubs will be planted in winter next year to complete the project.

New vegetation will be planted around the bridge next autumn to avoid the summer heat. 

Renaming

The City of Vincent has received approval Landgate to rename Banks Reserve to Warndoolier.

This comes after Council voted in February 2024 to endorse Warndoolier to replace Banks Reserve subject to consultation with the Boordiya Reference Group.

Mayor Alison Xamon and CEO David MacLennan met with the group on 14 February to discuss moving ahead with the proposal. The Elders gave their full support for the single naming of Warndoolier.

Vincent also received endorsement from the Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation.

Milestones

Since the Master Plan was endorsed in 2019, the City has implemented the following:

  • shared path lighting upgrade
  • eco-zoning adjacent to the shared path
  • temporary public toilet installation
  • Summers Street car park upgrade
  • construction of the ‘Active Zone’ including the nature playground
  • pavilion demolition
  • construction of new picnic shelters, public toilets, and other landscape improvements

 Latest updates

Banks Reserve renamed as Warndoolier
Posted 26 November 2024 Banks Reserve renamed as Warndoolier

Banks Reserve has a new name – Warndoolier – a nod to its Aboriginal heritage.

New bridge improves access
Posted 20 November 2024 New bridge improves access

A new footbridge across Walters Brook is now complete at Banks Reserve in Mt Lawley.

New place to rest and reflect along the Derbarl Yerrigan
Posted 28 October 2024 New place to rest and reflect along the Derbarl Yerrigan

Visitors to Banks Reserve can enjoy a peaceful new space along the river with the completion of the River Journeys Interpretation Node.

A bridge to better access at Banks Reserve 
Posted 07 October 2024 A bridge to better access at Banks Reserve 

Work is underway to build a footbridge over Walters Brook at Banks Reserve.

Works on interpretation node at Banks Reserve to start
Posted 06 March 2024 Works on interpretation node at Banks Reserve to start

A River Journeys Interpretation Node is being built along the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) at Banks Reserve.

Vincent to seek approval for Banks Reserve renaming to Warndoolier
Posted 16 February 2024 Vincent to seek approval for Banks Reserve renaming to Warndoolier

Vincent will make a submission to Landgate to revive the Aboriginal name of Banks Reserve, Warndoolier.

Feedback sought on proposal to rename or dual name Banks Reserve
Posted 30 October 2023 Feedback sought on proposal to rename or dual name Banks Reserve

The City of Vincent is seeking feedback on renaming or dual naming Banks Reserve in Mount Lawley.

Feedback sought on reviving Noongar park name
Posted 30 August 2023 Feedback sought on reviving Noongar park name

Banks Reserve could be the first park in the City of Vincent to have its Noongar name Warndoolier revived.

Vincent to create Aboriginal-inspired interpretation node at Banks Reserve
Posted 06 December 2022 Vincent to create Aboriginal-inspired interpretation node at Banks Reserve

An interpretation node highlighting Aboriginal culture will be coming to Banks Reserve next year.

Banks Reserve Now Home to New Picnic Tables and Seats
Posted 04 April 2022 Banks Reserve Now Home to New Picnic Tables and Seats

Nature lovers can now enjoy a new picnic shelter with tables and seats while enjoying the pristine views of the Swan River at Banks Reserve.

Banks Reserve Pavilion to make way for Plaza
Posted 29 July 2021 Banks Reserve Pavilion to make way for Plaza

Banks Reserve Pavilion will soon be replaced with green open space in preparation for a community plaza which will open up views to the Swan River and give locals and visitors a contemporary place to gather

Public notice of Banks Reserve Pavilion demolition
Posted 05 July 2021 Public notice of Banks Reserve Pavilion demolition

Banks Reserve Pavilion is scheduled to be demolished from 20 July 2021

Nature play taking shape at Banks Reserve
Posted 11 June 2020 Nature play taking shape at Banks Reserve

A nature play area that blends into the landscape and encourages creative play is taking shape on the banks of the Swan River.

Upgrade of Banks Reserve Recreational Shared Path
Posted 11 February 2019 Upgrade of Banks Reserve Recreational Shared Path

As part of its Capital Works projects, the City of Vincent will be upgrading the Recreational Shared Path at Banks Reserve, between Summers Street and the Windan Bridge in East Perth.

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