The recent enhancement of Moort-ak Waadiny/Wellington Square in East Perth, Western Australia is a significant step forward in promoting a more proactive, strategic and sustainable future for this park. The jury was compelled by the strong use of colour, the exuberant variety of spaces and the proactive integration of local Whadjuk stories in this valuable recreational reserve. Combined, these elements celebrate the site’s importance as a meeting place and its strong cultural connection to play. The park’s successful revitalization provides an essential green space in the heart of a growing residential area, delicately weaving together the program of play and the fabric of place in a way that has built strong community connection and local significance.
Moort-ak Waadiny/Wellington Square is located in East Perth, Western Australia on the land of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people.
Project credits
Design practice (masterplan and detailed design) City of Perth Playground designer Playce Playground funding Lotterywest Cultural heritage assessment consultant Moodjar Lighting designer ETC Artist (Stolen Generations Memorial) Sandra Hill Design collaborator and fabricator (Stolen Generations Memorial) Big Spoon Art Services Stolen Generations support service Yokai Traditional Owners Whadjuk Working Party Collaborator Wellington Square Community Reference Group Graphics (basketball court) Nixon Creative Graphics (Toilet vinyl wrap) Kamsani Bin Salleh and Matthew McVeigh Landscape contractor (excluding playground) Densford Playground construction contractor Advanteering Catenary designer Tensys Irrigation designer Cadsult Photographer City of Perth
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