These indicative timelines for the formative stages of the Kent St Sandpit have been agreed between the Town of Victoria Park and Curtin University. Progress on this project depends on the outcomes of scientific trials and the weather. Timelines may therefore change as the work progresses.
You can download the full restoration plan here. Please note it is a 31-page pdf and should be read on the understanding that things will evolve as the project progresses.
| Target date | Activity |
| 2023-24 | Implement weed control, including chemical control and scalping |
| Tender construction works for parking, paths, key features | |
| Plant production and seed collection | |
| 2024-25 | Construct paths, key features |
| Conduct seed and planting trials | |
| 2025-26 | Construct yarning circles, shelter and universal access ramps |
| If appropriate, prepare seed mixes for direct seeding, mobilise contractors for seeding and planting – mobilisation of contractors may be dependent on when construction of the above construction is complete. | |
| Commence direct seeding and planting of select species – this may be dependent on when construction works is complete. Could potentially commence restoration in controlled stages that will not be impacted by infrastructure works. | |
| Commence direct seeding and planting of select species – this may be dependent on when construction works is complete. Could potentially commence restoration in controlled stages that will not be impacted by infrastructure works. | |
| Commence monitoring seed emergence and survival | |
| Commence focal sites for intense planting | |
| 2026-27 | Remove and dispose of existing bitumen across site. Install DFES access point |
| Continue weed monitoring and control | |
| Continue (or commence) direct seeding and planting of select species | |
| Continue monitoring seed emergence and survival | |
| Continue focal sites for intense planting | |
| 2027-28 | Complete installation of minor features (e.g. conservation fencing, carpark, signage, drink fountains, bike rack) |
| Ongoing maintenance and monitoring of infrastructure and restoration · Monitoring seedling emergence · Selective weed control Targeting planting of selected species | |
| 2028-29 | Ongoing maintenance and monitoring of infrastructure and restoration |
