In 2001, over 1000 people attended a rally held at Bibra Lake in protest against the construction of #RoeHighway stage 8. This sent a clear message that the community were prepared to fight to protect North and Bibra Lakes.

The #RoeHighway was first drafted in 1955, with sections built over the next 50 years. The Roe 8 section was a 5km heavy-haulage route planned to pass through #BeeliarWetlands, 20km south of Perth, projected to cost $450 million.