Webinar: The value of green–blue infrastructure in Perth and Peel
Perth’s climate is changing. Declining rainfall over recent decades has placed growing pressure on traditional water sources and highlighted the need for more resilient, integrated approaches to urban and regional planning.
Green-blue infrastructure – such as wetlands, waterways, parks, and urban trees – play an increasingly important role in supporting liveable, resilient cities and regions. Despite their importance, these assets are often undervalued or overlooked in decision‑making processes.
This webinar will present the findings of a recent project, commissioned by Water Sensitive Cities Australia (WSCA) for the WA Water Sensitive Transition Network, examining the economic, social and environmental value of green-blue infrastructure across Boorloo (Perth) and Bindjareb (Peel).
This session will be of interest to anyone working across urban planning, water and land management, environmental policy, or community development who seek to better understand and effectively communicate the comprehensive benefits of green-blue infrastructure.
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Presenters:
Jacob Helgeby-Cook – Senior Consultant, Marsden Jacob Associates
Bio: Jacob Helgeby-Cook is a Senior Consultant at Marsden Jacob Associates specialising in environmental economics, non market valuation and evidence based decision support. He works across water, natural assets and public policy, translating complex economic analysis into practical insights that support resilient, affordable and community centred decisions. Jacob holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics/Finance) from the University of Western Australia.
Alex Hegarty – Senior Consultant, Marsden Jacob Associates
Bio: Alex Hegarty is a Senior Consultant at Marsden Jacob Associates who works at the intersection of environmental science, economics and policy. She brings extensive experience in community preference research and applied economic valuation, grounded in environmental science. Her background includes research and monitoring roles with WA DPIRD, the National Environmental Science Program, the University of Western Australia and various local governments. Alex holds a Bachelor of Science (UWA) with Honours in Environmental Management.