The most recent version of the Altone Local Area Plan was adopted in July 2021 and is planned to be reviewed in late 2026.

The plan highlights the priorities of the community identified during the consultation period. It also creates a roadmap for the City to plan for and deliver outcomes that meet the aspirations and needs of the community.

Community snapshot

Community priorities

  • Priority 1

    Ensuring adequate amenities and infrastructure for public open space

  • Priority 2

    Improving movement and access networks

  • Priority 3

    Protecting bushland and tree retention

  • Priority 4

    Facilitating social cohesion through community programs and activities

  • Priority 5

    Provision of social opportunities for young people

  • Priority 6

    Provision of service delivery for the community

  • Priority 7

    Promoting indigenous culture

Area wide updates 2024

Priority 3

  • Weed control was a priority across 10 key sites within the Altone local area, including Betterton Park, Coonawarra Park, Korbosky Park, Rosher Park, Fountain Park, Oriole Reserve, Fairywren Park, Thorburn Park, Simla Park and the Smallbrook drain.
  • The City is dedicated to preserving our local bushland areas, with regular maintenance happening at Orchid Park, Oriole Park, Figtree Park, Ribble Park, St Lawrence Reserve, Forrest Street, Altone Wetlands, and Bluegum Park. Our staff contribute over 123 hours each year to keeping these natural spaces healthy, plus they respond to special requests to ensure everything is well-maintained.

Priority 6

  • The City’s Thinking Green program is a sustainable living series for the community. This program brings the community together through events and activities.

Workshops throughout 2023/24 in Altone LAP;

    1. In fashion: conscious consumerism | Saturday, July 15, 2023 | Beechboro Library
    2. Art class: sustainable gift bags | Alice Daveron Centre, Lockridge | Wednesday, September 6, 2023
    3. Animal tracks and signs | Beechboro Library | Wednesday, September 13, 2024
    4. Worm farming | Beechboro Library | Saturday, November 11, 2024
    5. Do’s and don’ts of water harvesting | Beechboro Public Library | Thursday, January 18, 2024
    6. Great Cocky Count | Alice Daveron Centre, Lockridge | Saturday, March 9, 2024
    7. Walkshop | Caversham area | Saturday, April 13, 2024
    8. Worm farming | Alice Daveron Centre, Lockridge | Wednesday, June 19, 2024
  • To address the City’s Urban Forest Plan (2022), the City ran a range of activities of various topics throughout May, June and July 2024, which were designed to encourage positive perceptions regarding the value of trees and to encourage the retention and planting of more trees throughout our community. They ranged from gardening, verge greening and a walk and talk workshop.
  • The City of Swan has proudly hosted a diverse range of events aimed at empowering and supporting the community within the Altone Local Area Plan (LAP). These events are part of our ongoing commitment to providing valuable resources and opportunities for all residents:
    • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Workshop: A dedicated workshop offering invaluable support and guidance for grandparents who are stepping in to raise their grandchildren, helping them navigate the challenges and responsibilities they face.
    • Seniors Rights Information Session: Hosted at the Lockridge Seniors Club, this informative talk provided essential knowledge on seniors' rights, ensuring that our elder community members are well-informed and supported in making important decisions.
    • Inspire Workshop Free training designed for community and sports clubs in Beechboro, equipping them with the tools and strategies needed to successfully apply for grants and secure funding for their activities
    • Inspire Workshop free training session focused on strategic planning for community and sports clubs. This workshop provided valuable insights into building long-term, sustainable plans for growth and development.
  • The Early Years Network hosts four meetings annually, bringing together professionals and community members to enhance early childhood development in the area.
  • The City has provided support to a volunteer group to establish the Altone Memory Café, offering a welcoming space for people living with dementia and their families to connect and find support
  • Our continued support for the Seniors Club ensures active engagement and community connection for older residents through various activities and programs.

Priority 7

  • The City proudly funded and supported the Beechboro and Kiara NAIDOC Community Event, a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of our First Nations peoples. This event united the community to honour Indigenous traditions, art, and history, fostering a spirit of togetherness and appreciation for all generations.
  • The neighbouring Whiteman local area has also hosted a range of exciting multicultural events, including the Swan Holi Celebration, Eritrean Cultural and Independence Day in Bennett Springs, Multicultural Seniors Group Meetings, Brabham Diwali Festival, and the Burundian Cultural Heritage Community Celebration in Caversham. These events have brought people from diverse backgrounds together, celebrating unity and cultural diversity in our community.

Location specific updates 2024

Previous area wide updates

Take a look at updates from previous years.

Priority 1:

A survey was undertaken in March 2022 to gauge community preference on a range of playspace related items. The purpose was to understand what amenities communities like to see at a playspace. 24 of the survey responses were from members of the Altone communitiy. The feedback provided is important as it will inform the development of the City’s Play Space Strategy.

Priority 2:

METRONET is preparing the draft precinct structure plan for the Malaga Station to guide long-term planning in and around the station. The City will continue to work with the METRONET team to ensure cycling and walking connections will be accessible for the Altone community.

Priority 3:

• The Urban Forest Plan was open for public comment from April to May, 2021. A briefing to Council was held in April 2022 and the City’s Asset Management business unit is investigating planting opportunities for each ward.

• In April 2022 the Beechboro Public Library held a Nature know-how workshop on the importance of trees and what services they provide to people and wildlife including food, oxygen, shelter, shade and even inspiration for art.

Priority 4:

• The Beechboro Public Library offer on-going programs to its Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) communities including “Let’s Talk”, Spanish for beginners and book clubs.

• The City hosts the East Metropolitan Multicultural Network meetings quarterly at the Beechboro Community Hub.

• The City delivers workshops for CaLD communities to promote information sharing, improve connections and foster better understanding between cultures.

Priority 5:

• The Junior Basketball program transitioned to Swan Active Beechboro with 14 teams from Midland, with 150 additional children engaged weekly.

• Futures Lab: Coder Dojo workshops are held fortnightly on Tuesdays at Beechboro Public Library. • The City’s youth development team and Altone Youth Service delivered a skate, scooter and bmx program in May-June 2022 at the Altone Park.

Priority 6:

• In 2021 the City of Swan’s Beechboro Community Hub was awarded Community Facility of the Year at the Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards WA. • In June 2022, the refurbished Alice Davoren Centre reopened. The works included modifications to the entry, new and refurbished toilet facilities, offices, first aid room and work rooms.

• Brockman Community Centre at Hull Park is nearing completion, with an expected operational date of mid-end 2022.

Priority 7:

• The Reconciliation Action Plan was endorsed by Council and formally endorsed by Reconciliation Australia in March 2022.

• In April 2022 a mural was designed and painted by young people at the Altone Youth Centre. The mural features Noongar words and symbols that represent country, connection, community and spirit.

• Naidoc week celebrations are being held in July 2022, with the Beechboro Library holding various events, activities and Dreamtime Stories.

Priority 1:

  • Playground Replacement (Playground Renewal Project) – Seine Park – Darwin Crescent, Beechboro
  • Nature Play space – Greenfield Park, Caversham
  • Playground replacement (Playground Renewal Project) – Taylor Park – 2244 West Swan Rd, Caversham

Priority 2:

  • Road Works – Bennett Springs Drive – Foamed Bitumen Stabilisation
  • New Bus Shelter – Stop 15670
  • Benara Road Roundabout Upgrades – civil works at the Benara road and Daviot Road intersection in preparation for service relocation. Modifications will also be made at the end of May to improve the safety.
  • Pedestrian crossing installed at Aussat Drive in Kiara.

Priority 3:

  • Adoption of Urban Forest Plan in 2022 led to the City commencing work on a local policy guiding tree retention and management through all stages of planning and development.
  • The City of Swan is running its biggest ever giveaway of 45,000 free trees and plants in 2023.
  • Street tree planting along Amazon Drive, Beechboro will occur in 2023/24.

Priority 4:

  • Altone People at Place community networking event held November 2022 at Caversham Community Centre. 50 people including elected members attended.
  • Diwali Festival October 2022 at Altone Park. Delivered by Kingz Multicultural Club. 3,500 people attended, supported by Community Development Beechboro and Place Activation funding.
  • Altone Comes Alive-Harmony Week Celebration. Saturday 18 March 2023.
  • Multi-faith Bus Tour took place in July 2022 - Four Places of Worship visited. 20 Participants.

Priority 5:

Swan Active Beechboro offers:

• Swimming lessons for 6 months old to 18 years old. 2100 enrollments in this program.

• Junior Basketball program runs on Friday and Saturday with approx. 800 participants.

• Junior coaching programs for basketball, netball and soccer for 5-11 year olds.

The Hobby Hive at Beechboro Library offers:

• Adult craft club runs every Friday afternoon and is open to all crafting expertise. This club averages 7 participants per session.

The Altone Youth Centre provides a range of programs during the school holidays including classes, excursion and activities.

Priority 6:

  • Seniors Healthy Active Group Assoc. (Caversham Seniors). This program provides weekly social gatherings and activities.
  • Inspire! Accidental Counsellor Training Monday 30th January 9.30 am to 3.30 pm to teach skills to provide support and assistance to friends, family, colleagues or strangers.
  • In July 2022 Kaleidoscope Mentoring Programs ran migrant women’s job readiness workshops.
  • The Coder Dojo runs Tuesdays 4pm - 5pm. This is a club for self-motivated young people to learn coding and explore technology. This class averages 15 people per session.

Priority 7:

  • The City launched the Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training in May 2023. This staff training allows employees to develop an indepth awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices, knowledge and history.
  • NAIDOC week celebrations will be held at Ottawa Park, Amazon Drive in Beechboro on the 27th of June. The event is free to attend and will include Welcome to Country Smoking Ceremony, stalls, activities, food and more.
  • Beechboro Library will be running a range of programs during NAIDOC week for kids and families.
  • Beechboro Library will have a Aboriginal book display during National Reconciliation Week.