Urban Forest
Posted: 29/10/2025
The Urban Forest project focuses on bolstering the quantity of strong street trees set along key arterials, in colourful timber planter boxes and arbors. The combined result is the creation of cool, connected canopies and iconic, activated spaces throughout Carnarvon’s CBD.
This project is part of the Carnarvon Activation Plan (CAP), a strategic initiative designed to enhance key public spaces, improve connectivity, and boost local engagement. The CAP was developed in response to community feedback in 2022, which highlighted concerns about the town centre’s appeal, safety, and economic vitality. The Shire worked closely with UDLA and community stakeholders to identify priority projects that would make the biggest impact.
The project aims to promote the town as an “oasis in the desert” to attract tourists and provide spaces and places for relaxing whilst enjoying local goods and services.
Funding Partner
The Shire of Carnarvon acknowledges the generous support of our funding partner, the Australian Government’s regional Precincts and Partnership Program (rPPP).
Progress to Date
- A Request for Quote is currently under development to support the detailed design for the project.
What’s Next?
- A Request for Quote to support the detailed design will be issued mid – late 2026
