The City of Mandurah are implementing a range of landscape and amenity improvements in a linear open space adjoining the northern edge of the Peel Estuary in Falcon, a southern suburb of Mandurah.
A masterplanning process engaging the local community was completed in 2014 by Plan E landscape architects and funds committed for the provision of new park facilities from 2017.
First and second stage works included construction of a nature playground, foreshore pathways, picnic facilities and exercise equipment.
David's involvement in the third stage of works included the development of a 'Mia Mia' meeting place, (previously designed for another site by Workroom) along with bespoke furniture, a community stage, water edge decking and extensive revegetation.
Plant materials have been specified to recognise Noongar food species and are planted around the stage and meeting place.
Ongoing work includes interpretive installations and bespoke bench seating utilising timber from a heritage listed Stone Pine previously located in the reserve which fell in a storm several years ago.
Local elder George Walley conducts tours to help promote appreciation of the importance of the estuary to indigenous communities and will use the meeting place and interpretive installations as a focal point for his stories.
View through 'Mia Mia' south west over estuary
View of coreten steel Mia Mia forms adjacent platform finished with Millboard decking to top and side surfaces
Scope of stage 3 works
