As part of the Gooralong car park project, care has been taken to preserve and protect the site’s existing native vegetation while delivering important upgrades to support visitors to the area.

Five grass trees that were temporarily relocated to make way for construction have now been successfully returned to their original location, following 12 months in the care of a specialist arborist. During this time, the trees were carefully monitored and maintained to ensure they remained healthy and could be safely re-established once construction works were complete.

In addition to these, a further 10 grass trees from the project area will be transplanted to nearby Heritage Park. The park was selected due to its similar soil conditions, providing the best chance for the trees to continue to thrive and establish over the long term.

Grass trees are a distinctive and slow-growing native species, making their protection an important consideration throughout the project. By relocating and replanting them where possible, the Shire is helping to retain the natural character of the area.

The Gooralong car park upgrade has been designed to support increased visitation to Jarrahdale and Kitty's Gorge, improving access and amenities for visitors while minimising impacts on the surrounding environment.