After 22 years operating from its previous office in Duchess Street in Busselton, GeoCatch has relocated to a larger space at 23 Roe Tce, surrounded by green open areas and positioned alongside the Busselton Community Gardens, creating a welcoming environment for staff, partners and the wider community.
GeoCatch Chair Vicky Winton said the move marks an exciting new chapter for GeoCatch as it continues its work alongside local communities to protect and enhance the health of the Geographe catchment.
“Moving into new premises provides for synergies with like-minded community groups and will help to build momentum around our increasingly vital work,” said Vicky.
GeoCatch Executive Manager Drew McKenzie said the new location reflects the organisation’s values and creates opportunities to deepen connections with the community.
“This move is about more than a new office. It’s a larger office that gives us room to grow and a beautiful space that will support more connection with the community, where people feel welcome to drop in, share ideas, learn, connect and be part of looking after our local environment together,” said Drew.
“Being surrounded by green open space and next door to other Not For Profit organisations like the Busselton Community Gardens, FAWNA and the Men’s Shed feels like a natural fit for GeoCatch. It’s a place that reflects our commitment to healthy landscapes, thriving communities and working alongside people who care deeply about the future of our region,” he added.
The organisation sincerely thanks the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, and the many staff who have supported GeoCatch over the years.
“Their commitment and collaboration have helped GeoCatch grow from a small regional partnership into a trusted and respected leader in natural resource management across the Geographe catchment,” said Vicky.
Adam Maskew, Regional Director South West, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, said the partnership between the Department and GeoCatch over the past 30 years has been a remarkable example of what can be achieved when organisations work together towards a common goal.
“GeoCatch delivers significant environmental and community outcomes across the Geographe catchment and the Department has been proud to support that growth and to work alongside
GeoCatch on initiatives that have strengthened catchment management, protected waterways and built community capacity,” said Adam.
As GeoCatch settles into its new surroundings, the organisation remains focused on supporting healthy waterways, resilient landscapes and connected communities throughout the Geographe catchment.
