
Working Groups
Perth and Peel Urban Greening Strategy
Following the announcement of the Perth and Peel Greening Strategy by the WA Government in February 2024, Committee for Perth has established a working group, which aims to develop a submission on urban greening, contributing valuable insights to inform the Government’s strategy.
As an apolitical, future-focused and independent organisation, Committee for Perth draws upon the expertise of its diverse membership, representing over 40 different industry sectors across the Perth region. Committee for Perth is uniquely positioned to engage actively with key stakeholders on crucial issues for Perth’s future sustainability, such as climate resilience.
Working Group Members
We are pleased to highlight the participation of representatives from various member organisations from across the Perth region in this working group. Their involvements underscores our commitment to fostering positive change and improving the potential of the Greening Strategy.

Chair: Natalie Busch
Managing Principal
Hassell

Paula Rogers
Chief Executive Officer
Committee for Perth

Derryn Belford
Chief Executive Officer
StudyPerth

Dr Emil Jonescu
Head of Research & Development
Hames Sharley

Erica Barrenger
Major Projects Director
AECOM

Faron Mengler
Technical Director, Urbanism + Planning
AECOM

Ian Cowie PSM
Chief Executive Officer
City of Gosnells

Ingrid Harse
Architecture Specialist
UWA

John Clark
Consultancy Manager
FORM Building a State of Creativity

Kathleen Broderick
NRM Facilitator
Perth South West Metro Alliance

Mark Taylor
Sustainability Manager
Hesperia

Matthew Dunstan
Director of Landscape Architecture
GHD

Mayor Albert Jacob JP
Mayor
City of Joondalup

Priya Correia
Senior Development Manager
Mirvac

Rebecca Chapman
ICT Support Officer
All Saints’ College

Tshewang Namgay
Advanced Industry Lecturer