Swan River Trust | Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
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Swan River Trust
The Swan River Trust is an advisory body providing high level strategic advice on the management and protection of the Derbal Yirragan Djarlgarro (Swan Canning river system).
Perth cityscape vista Photo: Tom Proudfoot
The Swan River Trust (the Trust) is an advisory body established by
the Swan and Canning Rivers Management Act 2006
(SCRM Act). The Trust
provides high level strategic advice to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) on matters affecting the rivers within the Swan Canning Development Control Area.
Under the SCRM Act, the Trust is vested with the care, control and management of the River Reserve. Since 1 July 2015, the roles and functions of the Swan River Trust were merged with DBCA. The Trust is supported by DBCA, which undertake operational and management responsibilities for the Riverpark and Development Control Area.
The Trust's responsibilities include:
developing policies
preparing and providing advice on strategic documents to improve management initiatives of the Swan Canning Riverpark
overseeing the development and implementation of the
Swan Canning River Protection Strategy
providing advice and information on
planning and development
in the Swan Canning Riverpark
The Trust produces
annual reports
that describe the key achievements in the Swan Canning Riverpark.
The Trust has
eight members
, who usually meet every six weeks to discuss Riverpark matters.
Board meeting dates for 2026
10 February 2026
24 March 2026
5 May 2026
16 June 2026
28 July 2026
8 September 2026
20 October 2026
1 December 2026
Contact
To contact the Swan River Trust board by email:
srt-board-support@dbca.wa.gov.au
For incident response or after hour enquiries please contact the Riverpark Duty Officer
on (08) 9278 0981.
For general enquiries please email:
rivers.info@dbca.wa.gov.au
or phone (08) 9278 0900.
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Information that will be considered when assessing an application for land use planning and development within, abutting, or affecting the Swan Canning Development Control Area.
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How to lodge a permit application for works, acts and activities in the Swan Canning Development Control Area.
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Project to understand erosion and inundation risk across the Swan Canning Riverpark and promote risk-based adaptive foreshore reserve planning and management for climate resilience.
Swan Canning Riverpark permits, planning and development
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Overview of the approvals process for development and other works, acts or activities that require approval in and around the Swan Canning river system.
Skip to main content
Swan River Trust
The Swan River Trust is an advisory body providing high level strategic advice on the management and protection of the Derbal Yirragan Djarlgarro (Swan Canning river system).
Perth cityscape vista Photo: Tom Proudfoot
The Swan River Trust (the Trust) is an advisory body established by
the Swan and Canning Rivers Management Act 2006
(SCRM Act). The Trust
provides high level strategic advice to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) on matters affecting the rivers within the Swan Canning Development Control Area.
Under the SCRM Act, the Trust is vested with the care, control and management of the River Reserve. Since 1 July 2015, the roles and functions of the Swan River Trust were merged with DBCA. The Trust is supported by DBCA, which undertake operational and management responsibilities for the Riverpark and Development Control Area.
The Trust's responsibilities include:
developing policies
preparing and providing advice on strategic documents to improve management initiatives of the Swan Canning Riverpark
overseeing the development and implementation of the
Swan Canning River Protection Strategy
providing advice and information on
planning and development
in the Swan Canning Riverpark
The Trust produces
annual reports
that describe the key achievements in the Swan Canning Riverpark.
The Trust has
eight members
, who usually meet every six weeks to discuss Riverpark matters.
Board meeting dates for 2026
10 February 2026
24 March 2026
5 May 2026
16 June 2026
28 July 2026
8 September 2026
20 October 2026
1 December 2026
Contact
To contact the Swan River Trust board by email:
srt-board-support@dbca.wa.gov.au
For incident response or after hour enquiries please contact the Riverpark Duty Officer
on (08) 9278 0981.
For general enquiries please email:
rivers.info@dbca.wa.gov.au
or phone (08) 9278 0900.
Related
Swan Canning Riverpark
Swan Canning Riverpark
The Swan Canning Riverpark and the rivers at its heart are the centrepiece of Perth.
Swan River Trust Board
Swan River Trust Board
Swan River Trust Board members.
Policies, plans and guidelines
Policies, plans and guidelines
Information that will be considered when assessing an application for land use planning and development within, abutting, or affecting the Swan Canning Development Control Area.
River Protection Strategy for Derbal Yirragan Djarlgarro (Swan Canning river system)
River Protection Strategy for Derbal Yirragan Djarlgarro (Swan Canning river system)
The Swan Canning River Protection Strategy provides a master plan to keep the Swan and Canning rivers healthy.
You might also be interested in
Making an application for development
Making an application for development
Find out what is considered development and how to prepare and lodge a development application in the Swan Canning Development Control Area.
Permits for works, acts and activities in the Swan Canning Riverpark
Permits for works, acts and activities in the Swan Canning Riverpark
How to lodge a permit application for works, acts and activities in the Swan Canning Development Control Area.
Swan Canning Riverpark foreshore risk identification and mapping project
Swan Canning Riverpark foreshore risk identification and mapping project
Project to understand erosion and inundation risk across the Swan Canning Riverpark and promote risk-based adaptive foreshore reserve planning and management for climate resilience.
Swan Canning Riverpark permits, planning and development
Swan Canning Riverpark permits, planning and development
Overview of the approvals process for development and other works, acts or activities that require approval in and around the Swan Canning river system.