Mr Henderson said new trees would be replaced on a one-to-one basis and would be selected under the guidance of arborists to suit the local environmental conditions.
He said the heritage-listed trees and large banksia woodland on campus would be conserved and remain protected.
“Aquinas College is excited about the proposed state of the recital hall and music school precinct and celebrates the bold commitment to the arts,” Mr Henderson said.
“Our focus is on creating a centre of excellence that respects our precious environment, supports our students’ learning and growth, and contributes meaningfully to the future of our society,” he said.
Mr Anderson said shade infrastructure had been incorporated into the planning around the new tennis courts to ensure appropriate cover as replacement trees become established.
The Metro Inner Development Assessment Panel, an independent decision-making body charged with the role of determining applications of a value of $2 million or more, approved the project unanimously in October 2024.
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The City of South Perth, as the responsible authority, assessed the application and prepared a report for the DAP to consider.
A City of South Perth spokesperson said the college’s proposal included an environmental mitigation plan.
“The DAP considered the proposal and supporting information and resolved to approve the application,” the spokesperson said.
“The DAPs role is to consider the application on its merits as proposed by the applicant, and not to redesign the proposal.
“The proposal was supported by an arboricultural report and landscape plan provided by the applicant.”
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