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SECCA Congratulates Cook Government, Eyes Regional Partnership
Following the recent State Election, the Mayors of the South East Corridor Councils Alliance (SECCA) — representing Armadale, Canning, Gosnells and Victoria Park — are keen to use their collective voice to call on the re-elected Cook Government to prioritise collaboration with Perth’s rapidly growing south-east region.
From critical investment in community infrastructure to driving urban greening and accelerating energy transition, SECCA Mayors are united in their message: partnership with the State is vital to ensuring the south-east isn’t left behind.
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SECCA leads the way to WA’s most sustainable corridor
The South East Corridor Councils Alliance (SECCA), representing the Cities of Armadale, Canning, Gosnells, and the Town of Victoria Park, is spearheading a bold intergenerational transformation to establish Perth’s South East Corridor as Western Australia’s most socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable region.
With a robust economy supported by 30,000 businesses, 170,000 workers, and an annual $27 billion contribution to the State’s Gross Regional Product, the population in the Corridor is set to surge to over 500,000 residents by 2046. To realise a future-ready Corridor, SECCA is actively driving initiatives through decisive action which will integrate environmental care, economic resilience, and community well-being.
Collaboration: The Heart of SECCA’s Vision
No intergenerational transformation is complete without collaboration. SECCA’s ambitious vision hinges on unified action from local, State, and Federal governments, along with partnerships with business, research and community sectors.
By taking a leadership role and fostering collaboration, SECCA is laying the groundwork for a sustainable, prosperous future for Perth’s South East Corridor—a model for the entire state and beyond. SECCA welcomes partnerships from business, research and governments to join forces that will deliver a brighter future in the State’s Most Sustainable Corridor.
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SECCA Mayors meeting with the Hon. Samantha Rowe.
SECCA Mayors meeting with Hon. Hannah Beazley.
Catalysing Action Through Advocacy
SECCA’s Mayors are actively championing this transformation meeting with senior State Government representatives to fast-track collaborative efforts. High on the agenda was the Australian Government’s $10 million “Cleaning up the Canning[i]” initiative, part of the $200 million Urban Rivers and Catchment Program.
This project, designed to enhance urban biodiversity, water quality, and land management, will set the foundation for ecological resilience in the Corridor. SECCA and the State Government are working closely to accelerate the program’s rollout and deliver immediate impact.
Urban Greening - a Key Pillar
Urban greening is at the forefront of SECCA’s mission. SECCA is prioritising urban greening by advocating for a State-wide canopy cover target, similar to the position adopted[ii] by the WA Local Government Association (WALGA) which is advocating for a 30% target.
By expanding tree canopies and calling for underutilised State-owned land to be converted into green spaces, SECCA aims to improve Perth’s national standing on tree canopy while also combating urban island heat effect, sequestering carbon and better balancing future energy demands.
The Corridor also faces a growing biosecurity challenge from the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer with the SECCA member Councils stepping forward to provide a research testbed for innovative solutions.
SECCA welcomes the recent announcement regarding the establishment[iii] of WA’s Biosecurity Response Centre in the Corridor, a $97.3 million investment in Canning Vale, and looks forward to working with the State Government to protect and defend the region’s many natural assets.
Linking Sustainability with Community Well-being
SECCA is championing investments in inclusive, modern sporting facilities to create vibrant, connected communities. With 43% of households in the Corridor having children and the region housing 20% of WA’s youth population, addressing sporting infrastructure gaps in the Corridor is crucial. Investment in sport will foster social cohesion, improve public health, and strengthen community identity in current and future generations — key principles of sustainable development – also echoed in the UN Pact for the Future[iv], an international agreement focusing on future generations, signed by world leaders in September 2024.
Leading the Energy Transition
SECCA firmly believes that energy transition efforts today will deliver a resilient economic future. Building on the success of the Project Symphony Virtual Power Plant (VPP) pilot undertaken across 500 homes and businesses in Southern River in the Corridor, which identified $920 million in potential economic value, SECCA is now co-investing in a new VPP feasibility pilot, with Western Power, for large commercial and industrial businesses.
This initiative will inform the creation of a smarter, more sustainable energy network while positioning the Corridor as a hub for clean energy innovation. Coupled with the $4 million investment[v] by the State to establish the GreenTech Hub at Curtin University in the Corridor, this effort will bolster the Corridor’s capability and capacity in green technologies and services.
SECCA Mayors meeting with Hon. Reece Whitby.